How do I know if I am supposed to have a TB (PPD) test at SHS?

In accordance with the recommendations from both the American College Health Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the University performs targeted tuberculosis (TB) testing. Under these guidelines, TB testing is required of students who are more likely to be exposed to TB, or who are more likely to develop active infection if they are exposed.

Whether or not you will be required to have TB testing is determined by the answers you give to some of the questions in the Medical History section of the Student Medical History and Consent form.

If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, you will be required have a TB skin test:

I am in one of the following schools:

• Medical School
• Nursing School
• Dental School
• School of Social Work

I have been exposed to someone with active TB.
I have received prolonged immunosuppressive, corticosteroids treatment.
I am HIV Positive.
I have or had a serious medical condition (s)
I have or had cancer.
I have diabetes
I have done volunteer work in:

• Hospitals
• Prisons
• Homeless
• Or with refugees

I am NOT from one of these countries:

If any of the above statements is true, you will be required to make an appointment for a PPD test at SHS.  Results of PPD tests from other facilities are not accepted.  Please bring whatever related information that you may have such as X-ray reports, previous PPD tests, etc.