Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
Utah County Health Department offers two types of TB tests:
- TB Skin Test
- QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus Blood Test
TB Skin Test
The TB skin test is administered by placing a small amount of testing fluid just under the skin. It must be read 48–72 hours after placement to ensure accurate results.
Placement Hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday: Regular business hours
- Wednesday: Until 4:00 PM only
- Thursday: No skin tests are placed
- Weekends: Closed
Note: TB skin tests cannot be placed the Friday before a Monday holiday, as the reading cannot occur within the required timeframe. View list of holiday closures
Location
- No appointment necessary
- Tests are placed in the Immunizations Clinic (Provo Office, Suite 1900)
Test Cost
TB Skin Test – $25.00
Note: TB testing cannot be done on individuals who have received live virus vaccines within the past 4 weeks. These vaccines include MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Yellow Fever, Smallpox, and BCG (TB vaccine).
QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus Blood Test
This blood test measures how the immune system reacts to the TB bacteria. It requires only one visit and is ideal for those who may not be able to return for skin test readings.
Appointment Required
- Call 801-851-7022 to schedule
Locations
- TB Department (Provo Office, Suite 1800)
- Wellness Clinic (Provo Office, Suite 1709)
Test Cost
QuantiFERON TB Blood Test – $103.00
Note: TB testing cannot be done on individuals who have received live virus vaccines within the past 4 weeks. These vaccines include MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella (Chickenpox), Yellow Fever, Smallpox, and BCG (TB vaccine).
TB Screening Policy for Students
Utah County requires TB testing for students born in or who have lived in countries with a TB incidence rate higher than 20 per 100,000 people.
Refer to current TB incidence data by country: World Bank TB Incidence Rates
More TB Information
A person can be infected with TB bacteria without symptoms. This is known as latent TB infection. In many cases, preventive treatment is recommended to stop the infection from developing into active TB disease, which is contagious and more severe.