Tb testing help????!!!!?

Question

i have to get 2 tb tests done for work the one where they check a bubble in your skin so can anyone tell me how they do it and if it hurts???!!!

Answer 1

It really depends on who gives you the test.  Some nurses have a more gentle touch and some don't.  It feels like a pinch.  It's a really fast test, just look away if you're afraid of needles.  

Answer 2

they inject a very small sample of TB right under the skin on the arm and check it later to see if there is a reaction. it does not hurt.

Answer 3

It doesn't hurt if you can take a little needle poke. They put some serum under the skin of your forearm. In 2 days they check the area to see if it is red or swollen. It is very easy and nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

It doesn't hurt at all.  They simply inject the liquid under your skin and you have to wait three days or so, then go back to get it 'read'.  I think, if the bubble remains, you're testing positive.  If the bubble goes away, you're negative.  It doesn't hurt by any means, except maybe the quick poke with the needle, and the recheck definitely doesn't hurt.  In fact, it only takes a minute for them to read the results.

If you do test positive, they'll most likely give you a syrup or pills to take from anywhere between six months to a year and you can't drink alcohol while on the meds.

Answer 5

its a tiny little shot under your skin, you'll barely feel it.

Answer 6

they will inject a small amount of fluid under the skin on the inside of your arm.  it feels like a pinch and lasts a second.

you will go back in 3 days and have them look at your arm.  that's it!!!