how do you get tested if you have

[phitay p]

tuberculosis(TB)...by needle, or putting a substance on yourself? and specifically where on the body>?

[colby m]

i just had to go get one for my job today. they used a needle, and on the underside of my forearm. kinda stings, but not that bad. and afterwards it left this weird looking bump. but thats probably because the nurse didnt know what she was doing. anyway,....hope this helps

[Collinwood]

An injection on the arm. Then after a few days, that site is check to see if you have had a positive or negative reaction. It is a very easy test. Nothing to worry about. Just a little poke. Doesn't hurt at all.

[dysphoria]

A PPD test is one method used for detecting tuberculosis. The protein derivative is injected underneath the top layer of skin on the inner forearm. In 3-5 days, it should be checked by a healthcare provider to see if there was any swelling at the injection site. If there is a raised bump, it is measured (in millimeters). Depending on the size of the bump, you may or may not be positive for tuberculosis. There are certain cutoffs for the measurements depending on your preexisting medical conditions and past medical history, so a bump does not necessarily mean that you have tuberculosis.