How to read skin tb test?

They poke your arm and then tell you not to touch it for three days—easier said than done when it starts itching! Basically, they look for a raised, hard bump, not just redness. If the bump is larger than a certain millimeter size, it's positive, but don't panic as it often just means exposure, not active illness.

Haan na, that red circle on the arm looks so scary, but only the hard swelling matters, not the redness. The doctor will measure the size of the bump in millimeters, ho na. Don't try to measure it yourself at home.

Beta, don't apply any home remedies, turmeric, or oil on that test spot on your arm, as it can mess up the reading. Just let the doctor measure the swelling after 2-3 days. If it is positive, they will do a chest X-ray to make sure everything is clean and safe.

I remember how anxious I was waiting for those three days to pass, constantly staring at my arm and measuring it with a scale. It is a very stressful wait, but please remember that a positive result doesn't automatically mean you are sick. Try to stay calm and let the doctor measure it properly.

Haan, is test ko Mantoux test bhi bolte hain. Doctor arm pe chhota sa mark lagate hain aur 3 din baad check karte hain ki sujan kitni hai. Agar bump bada hai, toh scan ya further test hote hain, toh tension mat lena na.