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Types of TB test. There are a range of tests to show if you have TB, such as a sputum test, a culture test and x-rays. Chest x-ray. A chest x-ray can show damage in your lungs, but you might need further tests to prove you have TB, such as sputum and culture tests or scans.
When you take a TB test, it takes about 48 hours to see if its positive or not. If a wheal (bump) forms and its itchy, DON'T scratch it, its really bad for the skin if you do.If its positive, you don't need to keep doing the TB test in the future, just the chest x-ray. Chickey Â· 6 years ago. Thumbs up.hen you take a TB test, it takes about 48 hours to see if its positive or not. If a wheal (bump) forms and its itchy, DON'T scratch it, its really bad for the skin if you do. If its positive, you don't need to keep doing the TB test in the future, just the chest x-ray. Chickey Â· 6 years ago. Thumbs up.