immunization requirements- 2-step PPD

[Honeybun1206]

It's required that I get a 2-step PPD before I start clinicals this fall. My doctor has never heard of it before; the nurse I explained it to looked at me as though I was crazy, because apparently she never heard of it too.

Can any of you please clarify what this 2-step PPD is and how it is done? I am confused...:uhoh21:

[antares]

I was curious, did a search, and found this online. Hope it helps.

PROCEDURE:

1. The two step PPD skin test requires

a Administration of a PPD skin test which is read within 48-72 hours;

b. If the reaction to the first PPD skin test is classified as negative, a second test should be done within 1 to 3 weeks of the first test;

c. If the reaction to the first PPD skin test is classified as positive, the person is considered infected and a second skin test is not done

d. A positive reaction to the second test is classified as a "boosted" reaction.

Wendy

[klone, MSN, RN]

What is it? Is it a TB test?

[wonderbee, BSN, RN]

I had to have the two-step PPD for work. School was not as particular and only required the one-step.

Yes, It's the TB test.

Just found out that my series of Hep B which I completed a couple of months ago was for nothing. I didn't sero convert. Dang, I have to have the whole series over again.

That's another difference I noticed. For school, I was required to have the Hep B series and that was the end of that. Work required the same thing however they tested me to see whether I really built up an immunity following the series. It appears I did not. Just goes to show you that just because you get an immunization, it doesn't mean you're immunized.

[jschut, BSN, RN]

I had to have all of the titers drawn to see if I was covered by my childhood immunizations...apparently I was, cause everything came back ok.

I still have to finish my HepB series in September, then I'll be complete.

[Altra, BSN, RN]

My school requires the 2-step once, then the 1-step annually. It is provided for us (as was the HepB series) at no cost through the Employee Health dept. of the hospital.

[purplemania, BSN, RN]

PPD stands for purified protein derivitive, but is called a TB skin test most of the time. Another name is Mantoux, but who cares? The CDC recommends the two-step process in order to establish a baseline. KEEP your documentation on all immunizations. Do not depend on someone else to do this.

[debblynn13]

I had my Hep B series years ago, along with the rest of our volunteer fire/rescuse squad. But I do know of at least one person who never did sero convert....they finally gave up after doing the series twice.

Anyone have any clue why someone wouldn't sero convert?

Debblynn