TB (Tuberculosis) TESTING

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

TB Testing requires two visits:

The first visit is to plant the serum on the forearm*.

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

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 licenced physician for certain medical circumstances such as diagnostics and pre-biologics testing.

*intra-dermal injection