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Tuberculosis Testing
It is the policy of Town & Country Resources to require that all candidates who are placed in a position through us have had a Tuberculosis Test in the last two years.
Most primary physicians and health clinics are able to give a TB skin test. If your doctor does not offer this test, please consult one of the resources below.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease, which primarily affects the respiratory system. A simple skin test can determine if you have the antibodies to TB. A negative result means you have not contracted TB. If you have a positive TB skin test you have been exposed to TB and have antibodies in your system.
You will need to have a chest x-ray if you have a positive test to determine if you have an active infection. If your chest x-ray is negative you are not contagious, however, the doctor may wish to discuss preventive treatment so that you don’t develop active TB from your exposure. If you have had a positive skin test for TB in the past, the skin test will not be repeated. You will need to have a chest x-ray to obtain your clearance for work.
Many people who were raised outside of the United States were given the BCG vaccine to prevent tuberculosis. This vaccine is not given in the United States. Receiving this vaccine can cause the TB test to be positive for years after the vaccination.
San Francisco:
Adult Immunization Clinic
Address: 101 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 554-2625
Hours: M, W, F; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tues; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $35
No appointment necessary but we would recommend calling before to confirm daily hours.
X-rays are done at San Francisco General Hospital.
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Address: 240 Shotwell Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 552-3870, ext. 353
Hours: M, T, W, F; 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $25
Appointments are preferred.
X-rays are done at Center during the week except on Thursday.
Castro Mission Health Center
Address: 3850 17th Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 487-7500
Hours: M, W, F; 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost: $27
Appointments are necessary.
X-rays are done at San Francisco General Hospital.
For Chest X-Rays:
San Francisco General Hospital
Patient Referral and Assistance in Outpatient Lobby
Address: 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Phone: (415) 206-8524
Cost: Free
East Bay:
City of Berkeley Health Clinic
Address: 830 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Phone: (510) 981-5350
Hours: Tues; 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $8-$30 (Sliding Scale)
No appointment necessary.
X-rays are done at Alta Bates Hospital.
Marin:
Marin County Immunization Clinic
Address: 920 Grand Avenue, San Rafael, CA
Phone: (415) 499-6867
Hours: T; 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $20
No appointment necessary.
X-rays are done at Outpatient Imaging Center.
Peninsula & South Bay:
MayView Community Health Center
Address: 270 Grant Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Phone: (650) 327-1223
Hours: Every other Wed.; 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $20
No appointment necessary.
X-rays are done at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
MayView Community Health Center
Address: 100 N. Moffett Boulevard, St. 101, Mountain View, CA
Phone: (650) 965-3323
Hours: Every other Wed.; 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cost: $20
No appointment necessary.
X-rays are done at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Immediate Care
Address: 2905 S. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA
Phone: (650) 570-2273
Hours: M - F; 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sat.; 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $25
No appointment necessary.
X-rays are done at clinic and the cost is $100 (please call ahead to make sure X-ray Tech is there).
Santa Clara Dept. of Health- Park Alameda Clinic
Address: 976 Lenzen Avenue, Rm 1300, San Jose, CA
Phone: (408) 792-5200
Hours: M, T, W, F; 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $20
No appointment necessary.
X-rays are done at this clinic.
RotaCare Free Clinic
Address: 2400 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA
Phone: (650) 988-8200
Hours: M, W, Th; 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
No appointment necessary.
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