Two TB screening within 6 mos with neg results

ask them. it is usual that an employer wants an annual test. annual is once a year. i think it likely that the one who wants it in may will accept the one from january.

could you please try to use capital letters and punctuation in your posts? i found it very, very difficult to read.

Thanks GrnTea for your advice and I apologize for the fast typed letter.

The requirements for my second employer states TB screening within last 3 months but I have TB screening done 4 months back at my own cost. I am wondering is it ok to subject me for another screening at such a short interval at my own expense when I have my annual TB neg results for this year (as well as for the last year).

any input is appreciated :)

From a health standpoint, there is no reason why you can't have two TB tests within four months. A TB test (or PPD) consists of roughly 0.1mL of a derivative of dead tuberculosis bacteria (suspended in a fluid), and poses no risk to your health. It's very similar to an allergy test- during which multiple (sometimes more than a dozen) allergens are injected under the skin at one time.

Some schools/employers require a 2-step PPD, which means you get the test once and, if negative, get it again a month later. This is done just incase the initial exposure was not sufficient to cause a skin reaction. This is perfectly safe.