Two-Step PPD Test

[Despareux]

First test was negative, zero reaction.

Results of second test:

[Reaction site] slightly, but noticeably raised, approximately 20 mm, harder or more firm that the surrounding skin, would you consider this reaction positive?

[realnursealso/LPN, LPN]

I did a google search. This article seems to address your question in the first few paragraphs. Check it out:

http://www.ccjm.org/content/70/1/49.full.pdf+html

Hope this helps.

[CoffeemateCNA]

If anything was raised 20 mm off of my skin I would say so.

What did your PCP say?

[Despareux]

Sorry, I meant to say that it was 20 mm length.

I just got my second test done this afternoon and several hours later, where the test was administered began to itch a little. And soon after the itching stopped, I developed this lump that feels like it's more in the layers of my skin, rather than something on top of my skin (like how a blister would feel).

I volunteer at the hospital tomorrow morning. Should I have someone look at it then or wait the 48 to 72 hours?

[Eulalah77]

Wait the 48 to 72 hours. I just went through the certification class at my hospital and you could be having a skin reaction.

[Despareux]

I will be praying for a skin reaction. Thanks so much.

[jennrn01]

I agree wait the 48 to 72 hrs....and do not itch it, rub it or anything else that could irritate it.

[Despareux]

As of about 36 hours later, it has quadrupled in size. There is a center within the raised area that is also raised.