TB (Tuberculosis) TESTING
TB Skin Testing
You will not need an appointment to get your TB testing done at our clinic.
Most TB tests are $50. The cost of the serum is waived with a written referral from a licensed physician for certain medical circumstances such as diagnostics and pre-biologics testing.
Please review the OFFICE HOURS and CLINIC ACCESS pages to help prepare for your visit.
PROTECTIVE MASKS will be provided and MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSIDE OUR OFFICE
TB Testing requires two visits:
Planting: The first visit is to plant the serum on the forearm by intradermal injection.
Reading: The second visit is 48 hours after the planting unless otherwise noted below. The reading is an in-person physical examination of the forearm to check for any reaction and to receive documentation.
November and December 2023 Testing Schedule:
Abbotsford
November 27 Planting with November 29 Reading.
November 29 Planting with December 1 Reading.
December 1 Planting with December 4 Reading.
December 4 Planting with December 6 Reading.
December 6 Planting with December 8 Reading.
December 8 Planting with December 11 Reading.
December 11 Planting with December 13 Reading.
December 13 Planting with December 15 Reading.
December 15 Planting with December 18 Reading.
December 18 Planting with December 20 Reading.
December 20 Planting with December 22 Reading.
Chilliwack
November 28 Planting with November 30 Reading.
November 30 Planting with December 2* Reading.
December 5 Planting with December 7 Reading.
December 7 Planting with December 9* Reading.
December 12 Planting with December 14 Reading.
December 14 Planting with December 16* Reading.
December 19 Planting with December 21 Reading.
* = Denotes weekend follow-up with time and location TBD.
Please note that TB testing planting is typically not offered on the Thursday and Friday before a long weekend/statutory holiday.