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 $60. 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.
Testing Schedule:
Abbotsford
November 25 Planting with November 27 Reading.
November 27 Planting with November 29 Reading.
November 29 Planting with December 2 Reading.
December 2 Planting with December 4 Reading.
December 4 Planting with December 6 Reading.
December 6 Planting with December 9 Reading.
December 9 Planting with December 11 Reading.
December 11 Planting with December 13 Reading.
December 13 Planting with December 16 Reading.
December 16 Planting with December 18 Reading.
December 18 Planting with December 20 Reading.
Chilliwack
November 26 Planting with November 28 Reading.
November 28 Planting with November 30* Reading.
December 3 Planting with December 5 Reading.
December 5 Planting with December 7* Reading.
December 10 Planting with December 12 Reading.
December 12 Planting with December 14* Reading.
December 17 Planting with December 19 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.
In case of an unanticipated schedule change (rarely on short notice), an update to the above will be made. Thanks.