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The TB Skin Test checks your skin for a reaction to a tiny amount of tuberculin. You may also hear it called the PPD test, Mantoux test, or TST. If you need simple, clear testing, you can book at participating labs on LabFinder.
This test, sometimes listed as the tuberculin skin test or Mantoux test, looks for a skin response that suggests your body has met the germ that causes tuberculosis. It helps your doctor check for latent TB infection and guides next steps if needed.
Common reasons: work, school, or travel requirements, close contact with someone who has TB, symptoms your doctor wants to check like long cough or night sweats, screening before starting certain immune system medicines, or routine checks for healthcare workers.
Visit 1 placement: a small amount of liquid is placed just under the skin of your forearm. You may feel a quick pinch. Plan about 10 to 20 minutes for check in and placement. Visit 2 reading: come back in 48 to 72 hours so a clinician can look and measure the spot. The reading takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. For the TB skin test, a tiny amount is placed under the skin and may cause mild itching or redness that fades.
Keep the area clean and dry: avoid creams, lotions, or bandages on the test spot. Plan to return: you must come back in 48 to 72 hours for the reading. Share vaccine and health history: tell the staff if you had the BCG vaccine, a live vaccine within the past month, are pregnant, or take immune system medicines. Follow your doctor’s instructions: bring any prior TB test results if you have them.
Latent TB infection, possible active TB when combined with other checks, long lasting cough with weight loss or fever, screening before immune suppressing therapy, and public health screening after an exposure. Results are read in context. Your doctor will review them with your history and symptoms before recommending next steps.
You can compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so please check your benefits and any out of pocket costs when you book.
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The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a TB Skin Test is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest TB Skin Test near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a TB Skin Test, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest TB Skin Test location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a TB Skin Test. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a TB Skin Test near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a TB Skin Test online. To make an appointment for a TB Skin Test online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest TB Skin Test near you.
Yes, you can get a TB Skin Test without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a TB Skin Test. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
