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Who can get a TB skin test at SWPH?

SWPH offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing at SWPH for one of these reasons:

  • You need a test for a medical reason and have a letter from your health care provider
  • You are new to Canada and need a test for immigration purposes
  • You have had recent contact with a person who is sick with active TB

Please call to book an appointment. If you need a test for work, school or volunteer purposes, please contact your health care provider.

What is a TB skin test?

A TB skin test will tell you if you have latent TB infection. A small needle is used to inject a small amount of liquid called tuberculin just under the skin on your arm and checked two days later.

Learn who should and who should not get a TB skin test, how to care for your arm following a test, and more in our tuberculosis and TB skin testing brochure.

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