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What is the difference between Latent TB Infection and Active TB Disease?: Latent TB Infection is not contagious. Latent TB Infection can be treated with medication to prevent its advancement to an Active TB Disease which is contagious.

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Health Department: TB

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1. Can I get TB from someone with a Latent TB Infection / Positive TB test?: No Latent TB Infections are not contagious. The bacteria which causes TB is present but it is not multiplying and being transmitted.

2. When will my TB screening results be available?: We test by appointment, and results are available three (3) days after you get tested. For example, if you test on Monday, please check on Thursday for your results, or if you test on Friday, please check on Monday for results.

3. When do you conduct TB screenings?: We conduct TB screenings on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:00 - 4:30.

4. How much does a TB screening cost?: Please call 432-681-7613 for pricing information.

5. Can I work with a Latent TB infection / positive TB test?: Yes, because Latent TB infections are not contagious. The bacteria which causes TB is present but it is not multiplying and being transmitted.

6. What is a Latent TB infection?: Latent TB infection means that the bacteria which causes TB is present in the body, however it is not active. A person with latent TB infection will have no TB symptoms. A latent TB infection is not contagious.

7. What is Active TB Disease?: The bacteria which causes TB is present and has become active. It is multiplying and is contagious.

8. What is the difference between Latent TB Infection and Active TB Disease?: Latent TB Infection is not contagious. Latent TB Infection can be treated with medication to prevent its advancement to an Active TB Disease which is contagious.