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.
August and September 2023 Testing Schedule:
Abbotsford
August 23 Planting with August 25 Reading.
August 25 Planting with August 28 Reading.
August 28 Planting with August 30 Reading.
August 30 Planting with September 1 Reading.
September 6 Planting with September 8 Reading.
September 8 Planting with September 11 Reading.
September 25 Planting with September 27 Reading.
September 27 Planting with September 29 Reading.
September 29 Planting with October 2 Reading.
Chilliwack
August 22 Planting with August 24 Reading.
August 24 Planting with August 26* Reading.
August 29 Planting with August 31 Reading.
September 5 Planting with September 7 Reading.
September 7 Planting with September 9* Reading.
September 26 Planting with September 28 Reading.
September 28 Planting with September 30* 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.