Due to COVID-19, Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) will not be offering TB skin testing until further notice (except where required for immigration or because you have been in direct contact with someone with tuberculosis). We will honour any appointments that were already booked, but will not be booking new clients. If your doctor has asked you to get a TB skin test, please call your doctor’s office and tell them that public health is not currently offering this service.
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.