Question about Medical Exam

[orono]

Hi,

I have a question about Tuberculosis. Is the X-ray examination required for employee-based applicant? The docotor said that I should do the skin test first. If the skin test is positive, then the X-ray exam is required.

However, the instructions of Form I-693 (Rev. 04/25/02) state that: "One of the conditions you will be tested for is tuberculosis. If you are 15 years of age or older, you will be required to have a chest X-ray examination. Exception: If you are pregnant or applying for adjustment of status under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you may choose to have either a chest X-ray or a tuberculin skin test."

What did you do for your Tuberculosis test? Eager to get your answer..

Thanks

Orono

 

[goodsaint]

do what the doctor says. no need for x-ray if skin test is negative. If you were given TB vaccination, chances are that the skin test would come out positive.

 

[vipsha]

first have the skin test and if it comes out to be positive (in most of the asians specially Indians) then go for X-ray.