There is no special preparation for this test. Inform your health care provider if you have ever had a positive PPD skin test -- if so, you should not have a repeat PPD test. Also, notify your health care provider if you are taking certain drugs such as steroids or have a medical condition which can affect your immune system such as cancer, as your PPD may be falsely negative or the cutoffs when interpreting a reaction may be different.
Infants and children: The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experiences, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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