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Can I have a tb test if I have had bcg treatments

By Anonymous July 16, 2018 - 4:09pm
 
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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

You can take the TB test of course, but you may show up as a false positive.

I show up as a false positive, having been given the TB vaccination as a child in Europe - very common up until the 1980s.

As long as you have your paperwork showing your BCG treatments, you should be fine (if looking for employment etc).
Best,
Susan

July 17, 2018 - 5:22am
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