What's considered a "current TB test result"?

[KJ87, BSN, RN]

I'm looking for jobs to apply for and see a lot of places asking for current TB test results. How long after getting the TB test done are the results valid for? Does it vary by state? By agency?

[Sun0408, ASN, RN]

We have to have one yearly. When I switched jobs, my last PPD was accepted because it was still current..

[KJ87, BSN, RN]

So generally about a year? That sounds good to me. Thank you so much!

[amoLucia]

Some places like corrections or certain public health clinics might ask for 'within 6 months' because that's how often they test their employees.

[Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Current test results are those within the previous 12 months.

However, as amoLucia mentioned, some facilities may require more recent/frequent results.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

Many places no longer do them annually for employees, but do a risk assessment. New hires usually do a two step upon hiring. I would guess a year?

[KJ87, BSN, RN]

Thank you all for answering my question, I really appreciate it. I was thinking somewhere between 6 months and a year would be considered valid, but I wasn't sure. Glad to know it's not typically required to be tested more often than that!