May 7, 2011

Just Google QuantiFERON

One poster asks
TB Skin Test while pregnant?

I've heard mixed reviews on whether or not you can have a TB skin test while pregnant.  Its required yearly where I work, and I'm due.  Anybody have experience with this?
The response was
My ob didn't recommend it. However, where I work and at my ob there is now a blood draw that can be done instead of the skin test (shot). Could be worth asking about.

ETA: A "little" reading material if you'd like. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuantiFERON