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Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Tests
Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Tests
The Clinic also offers Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Tests. These tests are used to determine if you may be infected with a bacteria which causes tuberculosis, a serious infection that usually affects the lungs.
TB Skin Tests
TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Tests are available through the Public Health Department Community Health Clinic by appointment only. Walk-ins are available Monday thru Wednesday, but appointments are highly encouraged for spot availability.
Tuberculosis is a common disease caused by infectious bacteria primarily affecting the lungs. TB is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing, or close personal contact with an infected individual. Exposure to TB can be detected by a simple skin test. Not everyone needs to be tested for tuberculosis. Check to see if you have risk factors. In Wisconsin, the two most common risk factors for TB disease are being born in or having lived in a country where TB disease is more common or having contact with someone who has active TB disease.
There are two types of TB infection: Latent and Active.
Latent TB (Inactive TB) means you have been infected with TB bacteria, but your immune system is fighting the bacteria to keep you from getting sick.
Active TB disease (Active TB) means your immune system can’t fight the TB bacteria you have been infected with. Individuals with Active TB must receive treatment to protect their health and prevent them from infecting others.
Cost
All Clients: $20; this fee cannot be waived.
Appointments
To make an appointment, call 262-636-9431 or email PublicHealth@cityofracine.org.
TB Skin Test Questionnaire
