PPD Test while on Travel Assignment

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I'm on my first assignment and accidentally let my PPD test expire. Where should I go to get one? I called the employee health department at my current contract but they do not administer to travelers. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

JB

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Any occupational health office would be the easiest. Faster than a primary care doc or similar. It is possible that Labcorp/Quest will do them too - if so, get a script from a friendly doc.

I would recommend getting a script for Quantiferon Gold instead of PPD. A simple blood test only requiring one trip, good for one year with a current TB questionnaire, no need to do another two step for your next assignment in 90 days. It is also more accurate than a PPD, not that anyone seems to care yet. PPD is cheaper for the hospital so it will be around for a while even though it is obsolete.

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Specializes in PACU, pre/postoperative, ortho.

For nursing school, I used the county health dept. Quick & easy.

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Thanks for the responses!

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