Tuberculosis testing ensures a tuberculosis-free staff, which protects workers and the vulnerable populations they serve. Various testing options exist, as well as important safety precautions in the event of an outbreak. Below you’ll find some tuberculosis testing resources to help you promote TB safety in the workplace.
PPD Test Resources
The following tuberculosis testing resources provide background on the purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test, one of two commonly used tests for tuberculosis.
CDC Updated Recommendations for Tuberculosis testing (infographic)
QuantiFERON Test Resources
This collection of tuberculosis resources provide background on the QuantiFERON (QFT) test, one of two commonly used tests for tuberculosis.
CDC QuantiFERON Exam Guidelines
Tuberculosis Safety Guidance
The following tuberculosis resources reflect guidance from the World Health Organization, OSHA, and other safety organizations.
When To Schedule a Chest X-Ray
WHO Tuberculosis Treatment Guidelines
Did these tuberculosis resources answer your questions? If not, contact Mobile Health, and a customer service representative will help you find the answer you need. They’ll also point you to easy online appointment scheduling for tuberculosis testing should you require it. The Mobile Health advantage provides the benefit of convenience (2,700+ testing locations nationwide), technology (Client Portal accessible 24/7 for digital results review and retrieval) and efficiency (test results usually available in 1 to 2 days).
