You can get a tuberculosis (TB) test done at various locations depending on your country and purpose:
- In the UK or for UK visa applicants: You must get tested at a clinic approved by the Home Office. For example, in Berlin, Germany, the Praevenio clinic is approved for UK visa TB testing. You need to book an appointment, bring valid ID, a passport photo, and pay the test fee in euros
- In the US: Many MinuteClinic locations at CVS pharmacies offer TB testing. You can book an appointment and they accept most insurance plans. Testing includes the tuberculin skin test or a blood test (Quantiferon-TB Gold)
. Local health departments and community health centers also provide TB testing, often at low or no cost. For example, Sedgwick County Health Department in Kansas and Tulsa Health Department in Oklahoma offer TB skin and blood tests by appointment or walk-in
- In Canada (Toronto): Free TB skin tests are provided by Toronto Public Health for specific groups like contacts of TB patients or homeless persons. For work or school requirements, you can get tested at your family doctor, walk-in clinics, or community health centers
- In the Netherlands (Amsterdam): If referred by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), you can get tested at the GGD Amsterdam Public Health Service. Adults get a chest X-ray and possibly a skin test; children get a skin test and possibly blood tests
- Other options: Many local health departments, public health units, and pharmacies offer TB testing. You can contact your local health department or primary care provider to find testing locations near you
In summary, TB testing is widely available at approved clinics, health departments, pharmacies, and some public health units. For visa purposes, ensure you use an approved clinic. For general screening or work requirements, local clinics, pharmacies, or health departments are good places to get tested.
