TB (Tuberculosis) TESTING

TB testing is provided on a drop-in basis only; no appointments are needed. Please review the CLINIC ACCESS page for details. 

PROTECTIVE MASKS 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**.

Reading: The second visit, usually 48 hours later, is for an examination of the forearm to check for any reaction and to receive documentation.

TB Test Pairing Schedule for Fall 2022

Planting/Reading/Location

November 4 / November 7 / Abbotsford

November 7 / November 9 / Abbotsford

November 8 / November 10 / Chilliwack

November 14 / November 16 / Abbotsford

November 15 / November 17 / Chilliwack

November 16 / November 18 / Abbotsford

November 17 / November 19* / Chilliwack

November 18 / November 21 / Abbotsford

November 21 / November 23 / Abbotsford

November 22 / November 24 / Chilliwack

November 23 / November 25 / Abbotsford

November 24 / November 26* / Chilliwack

November 25 / November 28 / Abbotsford

November 28 / November 30 / Abbotsford

December 14 / December 16 / Abbotsford

December 15 / December 17* / Chilliwack

December 16 / December 19 / Abbotsford

December 19 / December 21 / Abbotsford

December 20 / December 22 / Chilliwack

December 21 / December 23 / Abbotsford

Special Notes:

*TB tests planted on Thursdays are never a problem - follow-up access on the weekend will be arranged.

Friday plantings in Abbotsford are read 72 hours later on the Monday.

Bottom Line: The test must read (i.e., arm examined) during the 48 to 72-hour window following the first visit. 

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.

**intra-dermal injection