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I recently passed the nclex and applying as an RN.I had myTB test .There was no bleb when I was poked but 12 hrs later it looks like a mosquito bite....Shall I get worried?

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I recently passed the nclex and applying as an RN.I had myTB test .There was no bleb when I was poked but 12 hrs later it looks like a mosquito bite....Shall I get worried?

There's a reason that PPDs are read between 48-72 hours after placement and it is because what it looks like at 12 hours (and 13 hours and 22 hours and 31 hours...) is meaningless. Take a deep breath. Let it do its thing.

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Absolutely nothing to worry about. I've gotten the tb test for many years now and it does that every time. No bleb just means they went a little too deep into the skin but it should still read fine in the end. Funny story, I actually fainted the first time I got my tb done. I was fresh out of CNA class and didn't understand the concept of the bleb. You live and learn.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

In addition to what the others have said, I wouldn't worry! Even if your test is positive it doesn't mean you have TB, just that you were exposed. Most hospitals will just do a questionnaire and get a baseline chest X-ray, it should not effect your ability to work there.

Annie

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