TB Skin Testing and Case Management for Active and Latent Tuberculosis
Purpose:
This program provides tuberculosis skin testing to clients who are required by their school or occupation to have
annual TB skin tests. Chest X-rays are ordered for clients who have a positive TB skin test. Medications for
treatment and prevention of TB are provided free of charge through a state funded program.
Eligibility:
The cost of a TB skin test done for purposes other than exposure to the disease is $25.00.
Availability:
This service is offered daily 8: 30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. except on Thursday. Clients must return 48-72 hours for
a reading of the skin test.
How the Community Benefits:
The TB program helps detect persons with active and latent TB and treat them with effective anti-tuberculosis drugs.
This stops the transmission of infection to other persons.
