The cheapie test is called a 'tine test', and is routinely administered during a physical exam by a physician.
It is a topical skin test to see if there is any reaction to the slight puncture to the skin, but doesn't draw any blood.
The test is then read by the physician 2-3 days later.
Anyone who has ever been exposed to tuberculosis will test positive , and requires further testing to determine whether the patient is an active carrier, or just exposed.
Medical treatment is expensive .
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