Two-Step Preplacement Skin Test

When a two-step tuberculosis test is required.

To help distinguish the two tests in a two-step pre-placement sequence, use PREPLAC1 for the Test Reason code for the first test and PREPLAC2 for the second. If an employee seeking a preplacement exam has undergone a skin test from another employer within the prior year, the results of that test may be used as the first test in the two-step series, and all s/he requires is the second test. Use the F3 memo on the second skin test to document the situation. The F3 memo prints on the TB Status Report.