Rahar Labs Decribe about TB Symptoms and Details of Blood Test

A TB test screens for tuberculosis infection and is either a TB skin test or a TB blood test (IGRA)

Types of TB tests

• TB Skin Test (Mantoux test):
  • A small amount of tuberculin protein is injected under the skin of the forearm.
  • A healthcare worker checks for a reaction, such as a hard, raised bump, 48 to 72 hours later.
  • A positive result means the body has been exposed to the bacteria, but doesn't distinguish between latent and active disease.
• TB Blood Test (Interferon-Gamma Release Assay - IGRA):
  • A blood sample is taken by Rahar Labs to measure the immune system's response to TB bacteria.
  • Examples of this type of test include Quanti FERON-TB Gold and T-SPOT.TB.
  • Like the skin test, a positive result indicates exposure to TB bacteria, requiring further testing to determine if it is latent or active disease.

Next steps after a positive test

• A positive TB test means TB germs are in your body. Your healthcare provider will likely order more tests to determine if you have an active infection.
• Chest X-ray: This can reveal lung abnormalities typical of active TB disease.
• Sputum test: This test checks for TB bacteria in the mucus (sputum) you cough up.
• It is important to see a doctor for a follow-up appointment to interpret your test results and determine if further action is needed.

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