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Tuberculosis (TB)Testing To be Administered as Needed or RequiredAnyone can get Tuberculosis (TB). It is a serious disease caused by a form of bacteria that can be spread from person to person through the air. TB can scar the lungs and other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, bone structure or the brain. TB disease can almost always be cured, but it can be fatal if medications are not taken properly. As the spread of TB is once again on the rise, it is important to protect your health by getting tested! TB Symptoms The symptoms for TB may include a continual cough, coughing up blood, fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Testing Process The TB testing process requires a 2-visit procedure for testing and reading results. Our convenient at-your-site testing service is a perfect match for school administrations and large industries that have State requirements for testing on a regular basis. Two days after a simple TB test, your Test-med nurse will return to take the readings and confirm test results. Testing should occur every 2 to 3 years. If confirmed exposure occurs, a TB test should be performed immediately. |
