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Health Department: TB

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  • TB testing is available for $15, cash only. Insurance billing is not offered for this service.

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  • No Latent TB Infections are not contagious. The bacteria which causes TB is present but it is not multiplying and being transmitted.
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  • 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. 

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  • We conduct TB screenings on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:00 - 4:30.
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  • Yes, because Latent TB infections are not contagious. The bacteria which causes TB is present but it is not multiplying and being transmitted.
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  • 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.
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  • The bacteria which causes TB is present and has become active. It is multiplying and is contagious.
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  • 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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