What if the test is positive?

A positive skin test or QFT usually means that you have been infected with the TB germ. It does not necessarily mean that you have TB disease. Other tests, such as an x-ray or sputum sample, are needed to see if you have TB disease.

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1. What is Tuberculosis?
2. How is TB spread?
3. What are the symptoms of TB?
4. What is the difference between TB disease and TB infection?
5. Who gets TB disease?
6. How can I tell if I have TB?
7. How are the TB tests given?
8. Where can I get a TB skin test?
9. What if the test is negative?
10. What if the test is positive?
11. What if I had the BCG vaccine?
12. What should I do if I have TB infection or disease?