Appointments are required for all Tuberculosis (TB) services at Student Health Services.

PPD - TB Skin Test Injection

  • Requires 4 appointments
  • Free of charge to UW Tacoma students who are eligible for Student Health Services.
  • The total time to complete a PPD Skin Test injection is 11 – 13 days.

     

    1. Visit One

      You’ll receive an injection.

       
    2. Visit Two: 48 – 72 hours after Visit One

      The practitioner will examine your body’s reaction to the injection.

       
    3. Visit Three: 7 days after Visit Two

      You’ll receive an injection.

       
    4. Visit Four: 48 – 72 hours after Visit Three

      The practitioner will examine your body’s reaction to the injection.
Quantiferon Gold - TB blood test to confirm a recent positive PPD reading
  • Students will not be charged for their office visit or their blood draw.
  • Students are responsible for lab testing, which may be paid by using private insurance or cash (discounts available).  They may also apply for financial assistance.
Chest X-Ray - For patients with a recent positive PPD reading.
  • Students will not be charged for their office visit.
  • Students are responsible for the x-ray service, which may be paid by using private insurance or cash (discounts available).  They may also apply for financial assistance.
Annual TB Symptom Check - For patients with a positive PPD reading in the past.

Free of charge to UW Tacoma students who are eligible for Student Health Services.