TB is a communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus. It is spread primarily by tiny airborne particles (droplet nuclei) expelled by a person who has infectious TB. If another person inhales air containing these droplets, transmission may occur.
TB skin tests are offered everyday Monday-Friday, except for Thursday, 8am-4pm.
After TB test placement you will need to return in 48-72 hours to get the skin test results. Depending on the result further testing may be required. Financial assistance is available if more testing is needed.