Can a TB test get wet?!


Question: Can a TB test get wet!?
I'm not planning on soaking my arm or anything, but do I need to literally hold my arm out of the shower, or can i shower like I normally do!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
That is totally fine to get it wet!. Just don't itch it! You don't want a false positive result!.

Here's some info from the CDC about TB tests!. http://www!.cdc!.gov/TB/pubs/pamphlets/TB_!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

its ok to take a shower after a few hours!. just dont rub it in or put pressure on the injection site!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

YES!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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