Where can I get a walk in TB test thats walking distance from downtown San Francisco?
Head on down to Bay Medical Center! They accept walk-in patients and are able to do a wide variety of medical tests, including a TB test. The most frequently done TB test is called the Mantoux test. Other names for it are the Mantoux screening test, Tuberculin Sensitivity Test, Pirquet test, or PPD test for Purified Protein Derivative. The Mantoux test consists of two parts. First, a small amount of testing solution is injected under the skin, usually in the forearm. 48-72 hours after injection, you return to the clinic for the testing site to be examined. A palpable raised hardened area indicates a positive test. For more about the Mantoux test, here’s an article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantoux_test Best of luck with your testing! Here’s the information for Bay Medical Center: Bay Medical Center 2 Connecticut St # 1 San Francisco, CA 94107 (415) 621-5055
