Who must be tested for tuberculosis?
Some students are more likely to be exposed to or come down with active Tuberculosis (TB). This is determined by the answers you give to the questions in the online TB screening form. If we feel that you are at a higher risk need to be tested, we will be contacting you and ask you to make an appointment for a PPD skin test or an IGRA blood test. Please bring whatever related information that you may have such as X-ray reports, previous PPD tests, etc. However, we only accept PPD tests done at SHS. If you have had a negative IGRA blood test within the 3 months of entrance to Penn you may submit this as proof as an alternative to the PPD test.
Related Questions
- I have tested positive on the tuberculosis test (PPT-Mantoux). Will the X-ray be covered and what do I do without a health insurance card?
- Why are International students from high-risk countries the only ones required to be tested for Tuberculosis (TB)?
- Are all students tested prior to entering Fellowship Christian Academy?
