Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Don't take this test if you are allergic to acacia. Don't take this test if you have received BCG vaccine. No changes necessary. You may be asked not to take this medication before the test.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Tuberculin syringe with needle. If this test is done on an outpatient basis, return to the laboratory or doctor's office in 48 to 72 hours so test results can be read. Sores or other skin problems occasionally develop at the injection site. This usually can be managed with moist, cold compresses or a topical steroid. Call your doctor for guidance.