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Would a PPD test for TB affect the results of an HIV test?

mikeb90
i had a ppd test for TB days 6 ago (the test where they inject something into your skin and see if you have a reaction) ...would this affect an HIV test? I had one today and it came back negative

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Yes I am.
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thank you vance, you are positive of this?
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No it would not. HIV test looks for antibodies in the blood.
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