Is Atlanta DO the only office that REQUIRES TB skin test?

Crap! :mad:

Looks like I may have not needed the skin test after all:

"Are there any situations in which the tuberculin skin test is not required for an applicant 2 years of age or older?

There are two situations in which the TST is not required. Applicants providing written documentation (with a health-care provider's signature) of a TST reaction of 5 mm or greater of induration or applicants who have a history of a severe reaction with blistering to a prior TST may be excluded from this requirement. Applicants in these two groups must undergo a chest radiograph. A verbal history from the applicant of a positive TST reaction is not acceptable."

(source: Updates on the Medical Examination of Aliens)

I have a documented history of a reading of 9mm in 1988.

Did any of you guys have such a documentation?

Oh, and by the way, my reaction is getting bigger and bigger by the hour. :(
 
Oh, and by the way, my reaction is getting bigger and bigger by the hour.

That's why the Dr. told me never to get the test again or my whole arm could swell up!
 
OK, just got back from the doctor's office and I'm... negative. :confused:

Now, I feel kinda stupid for all that bitching and moaning (thanks y'all for bearing with me... :eek: ;)), but hey, the most important thing is that I have a brand new sealed envelope with my TB skin test in it! I will take it with me to the interview, so at least that part should be taken care of.

27 more days till my interview! :D
 
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