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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.
You should get tested for TB if you have any of the following risk factors: 1  You have spent time with a person who has, or is suspected to have, active TB disease. 2  You have HIV infection or another condition that puts you at high risk for active TB disease. 3  You think you might have active TB disease.