TB Skin Testing for Tuberculosis Screening

TB Clearance

  • In order to get a TB clearance you must get a TB skin test or a referral for a chest x-ray                       if you have had a positive TB skin test in the past.
  • TB skin test requires 2 visits.
    • The first visit is to administer the test.
    • The second visit is 48 to 72 hours later to read the results.

Where can I get my TB Clearance

  • In Health Services
    • Oceanside Campus- Room 3326
    • San Elijo Campus – Room 922

Testing Times

  • Oceanside Campus
    • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday  8 am to 4:00 pm
    • Thursday 8 am- 7 pm No Testing.
    • Second visit will be 48 to 72 hours after your first visit.
  • San Elijo Campus
    • Monday and Tuesday 9 am to 2:30 pm. Closed on Fridays.
    • Second visit will be 48 to 72 hours after your first visit.
  • No testing the last week of each semester.

Chest X-ray referrals

  • If you have had a positive skin test you can get a chest x-ray referral during office hours.

Cost  

  • TB skin test $5.00.
  • This charge is waived for MCC employees, student workers and MCC volunteers.

For more information or questions regarding Tuberculosis screening or testing please call Student Health Services at 760-795-6675.

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