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I am giving TB test and not getting a 'wheal;/blurb --I have to repeat tests and don't know what I am doing wrong.

Any suggestions?

Seems so easy --can't believe I am struggling :(

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, M/S.

I suspect you are going too deep under the skin.

I also work In a ICFMR facility!

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Go in so barely under the skin that you think you're only lifting a few cells, and it's probably the right depth ;) Otherwise, too far under and no bleb. (LOL at "blurb"! :) )

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Specializes in Peds, School Nurse, clinical instructor.

Make sure you hold the skin taunt, place the needle bevel up and as the others stated go in barely under the skin. It just takes practice, you will get it.

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