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Oakland County Health Division offers two types of Tuberculosis (TB) screenings: TB Skin Tests and TB Blood Tests. A Public Health nurse will determine which type of screening is recommended for each client.

Eligibility

• TB Skin Test: No eligibility requirements
• TB Blood Test (IGRA - TSPOT): 
  • Must be Oakland County resident
  • Must have had a positive TB Skin Test, Bacille Calmette-Guerinneed (BCG) vaccine, or need for immigration.
  • Call 248-424-7042 for questions about eligibility requirements.

Appointments/Walk-Ins

• TB Skin Test: Walk-in only.
  • TB Skin tests requires two visits - administration of the test and a return visit 48-72 hours later to interpret the results. TB Skin Tests are done on the following days:
    • Monday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
    • Wednesdays & Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    • Thursday: No testing

• TB Blood Test (IGRA - TSPOT): Walk-ins welcome.
  • Monday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Friday: No testing

Fees

• TB Skin Test: $8 plus $5 clinic visit fee
• TB Blood Test: $56 plus $5 clinic visit fee
• Payment is due at the time of services.
• Oakland County Health Division will supply clients with a receipt to submit to insurance as many may cover the costs.

Contact Information

• TB Skin Test:
  • North Office (Pontiac): 248-858-1280
  • South Office (Southfield): 248-424-7000
• TB Blood Test (IGRA): Marie, Latent Tuberculosis Public Health Nurse: 248-424-7042
  • Leave a message and your call will be returned in 24-48 business hours.

Related Links

• CDC Testing for TB Infection
• TB Fact Sheet