Fiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin

[LoveLife2 5]

Fiance just said that SLEC found her kids failed TB skin. WHAT??? Now what she is fine and qa 7 & 9 year old kid do they have to go through 6 months treatment?

[apple21 953]

They will be subjected for xray first.

Edited November 7, 2013 by apple21

[anoras87 9]

i am a nurse. skin test or we ca,l it PPD test which stands for pure protein derivatives is a test for exposure to tb bacteria and is not a confirmatory that the patient has tb. if the patient has a positive smin test. the doctor should confirm the diagnosis using DSSM ( direct sputum smear microscopy) or we call it in simple term as sputum culture. it usually takes 3 consecutive days for the test. and takes roughly around 2 weeks for the results to come out. it is not uncommon for kids to react to ppd as tb in philippines is endemic.

[LoveLife2 5]

i am a nurse. skin test or we ca,l it PPD test which stands for pure protein derivatives is a test for exposure to tb bacteria and is not a confirmatory that the patient has tb. if the patient has a positive smin test. the doctor should confirm the diagnosis using DSSM ( direct sputum smear microscopy) or we call it in simple term as sputum culture. it usually takes 3 consecutive days for the test. and takes roughly around 2 weeks for the results to come out. it is not uncommon for kids to react to ppd as tb in philippines is endemic.

I'm so scared as my Fiance as she passed all tests and now her 7 & 9 Year old are on hold for an xray. Will a simple x ray pass them?

[apple21 953]

I'm so scared as my Fiance as she passed all tests and now her 7 & 9 Year old are on hold for an xray. Will a simple x ray pass them?

If they find something "suspicious" in the xray (like spots) or the xray is hazy, they might be subjected to undergo the sputum culture.

If the xray is "clear", then they're good to go. Vaccines will be given.

[LoveLife2 5]

SLEC said go back at 1 PM today for kids results. God please be with us and pray they are ok..

[anoras87 9]

i agree with apple.doctors will check for possible( not confirmed) tb on xray. the xray will show whether the patient has. a previous history of Tb or wec all it primary complex for kids, but usally base from my experience as a nurse, not ALL patient who reacts to skin test positively have possible tb on xray. 9 out 10 cases they all went negative and got nothing to worry about,

[apple21 953]

SLEC said go back at 1 PM today for kids results. God please be with us and pray they are ok..

The kids were already xray-ed?

[anoras87 9]

if they are done with the chest xray. all we have to do is wait and yes, pray. il offer a few seconds if silence for u my friend.

[LoveLife2 5]

Kids are asked to come back for an xray. I guess we will see what comes of that. Please note, These boys are very healthy and no lung or TB issues ever. I'm just afraid of the process and hope the kids aren't scared and think bad because of this. Most important is that they dont think any delay is their fault as they are our kids, I love them so much.

[apple21 953]

Kids are asked to come back for an xray. I guess we will see what comes of that. Please note, These boys are very healthy and no lung or TB issues ever. I'm just afraid of the process and hope the kids aren't scared and think bad because of this. Most important is that they dont think any delay is their fault as they are our kids, I love them so much.

I see. The results will be given (if for sputum or vaccine) AFTER the xray.

[florida4life 29]

So now that your kids tested positive they will always test positive and should never get another skin test because it will come out positive every time. They should always get x-rays. I tested positive before and from then I never get skin test again. Chest x-ray is the only way.

[jef_rj 0]

Skin test is a test for exposure to TB but does not necessarily means positive. Everybody in the phils is exposed to TB. culture it to confirm. Worse comes to worst TB is treatable.

[Boiler 45,470]

Same in the UK, but the Medical does not use skin tests. As they are pointless.

[LoveLife2 5]

Great news!!! Kids xray and both are clear! they got 4 shots and have sore arms but so happy and proud of my brave boys :-) Now on to embassy next week...