May 13, 2010

Queue jumping

There is no doubt that the CDC is slower than a wet week, or a month of Sundays, which might be why Columbia have taken the  initiative;
 7. TB Screening: (must be within 6 months of deadline date)
a. PPD(unless previously positive). Indicate date placed, date read, and millimeters of induration; receipt of BCG is not a contraindication to placing a PPD

OR
b. Quantiferon Gold or TB Spot (preferred in those who have received BCG)