PPD/TB Skin Test Policy - Students with a PPD/TB Registration Hold

• All students who have a PPD/TB skin test hold will have the test applied, even if the student is pregnant or had the BCG immunization.
  • Those with a positive PPD/TB skin test in the past, must bring documentation showing past positives.
• Students are required to return in 48 hours for reading of the test.
• Students with a Negative PPD/TB skin test are given a copy of their results and the registration hold will be released.
• Students with a Positive PPD/TB skin test are required to have a Chest X-Ray.
  • Once the Chest X-Ray has been completed and the physician has reviewed the Chest X-Ray, the registration hold will be cleared. This process may take 24 to 48 hours.
  • Students are to return to the clinic in two weeks to receive a copy of the radiologist's report.
  • Students who are pregnant and have a positive PPD/TB skin test, will be referred to the SCHD (Shelby County Health Department) for further treatment or testing.

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Information concerning the disease of TB may be found at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention web site.