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How often should a sarcoidosis patient have a TB test and a Gallium Scan?

April 26, 2017gallium patient Sarcoidosis scan TB Test

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How often should a sarcoidosis patient have a TB test and a Gallium Scan?

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Gallium is performed to study the extent and activity of sarcoidosis. It may be used to assess the response of the disease to treatment. A tuberculin (TB) test is performed initially when the sarcoidosis patient is investigated in order to exclude tuberculosis.