Immunizations TB-Test

[MedHopeful16]

Hello Everyone,

 

Apologies if this was asked previously.

 

I noticed for the immunizations form it states "I have documentation of a two step Tb skin test performed within 12 months prior to the start of medical school".

 

At the hospital I work at they took a 2-step Tb test at the start of my placement 2 years ago, however they have only been doing 1-step tests annually to confirm that I am negative.

 

Would copies of my past 2-step and my up to date 1-step tb tests be enough? Or should I request that occupational health gives me a 2-step tb test again?

 

Thanks!

[punknsmasher]

Hello Everyone,

 

Apologies if this was asked previously.

 

I noticed for the immunizations form it states "I have documentation of a two step Tb skin test performed within 12 months prior to the start of medical school".

 

At the hospital I work at they took a 2-step Tb test at the start of my placement 2 years ago, however they have only been doing 1-step tests annually to confirm that I am negative.

 

Would copies of my past 2-step and my up to date 1-step tb tests be enough? Or should I request that occupational health gives me a 2-step tb test again?

 

Thanks!

 

Good question. You'd be best off asking the admissions office.

[ellorie]

I was under the impression that you needed a new 2 step, which is what I would have done but I ended up getting a quantiferon instead so I can't provide a definitive answer. Best to call and make sure, though having to have another two step isn't the end of the world.

[DubBub]

When I was getting mine done, my NP told me that a recent (1 year old) TB test can count as the first step, so just getting a single new read still counts as a two step test.