What Is TB Testing and Who Needs It?
Urgent Care of NJ offers tuberculosis (TB) tests all over New Jersey for immigration, work, school, and health reasons. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a type of bacterium that usually infects the lungs. TB tests look for infections caused by this bacteria. Testing for TB can find dormant infections (no signs but a positive test) and help stop active TB disease (cough, fever, weight loss) by starting treatment and keeping an eye on the person early on.
Types of TB Tests We Perform On-Site
Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test (TST): A small amount of purified protein derivative (PPD) is injected under the forearm skin.
IGRA Blood Test (Quantiferon/ T-Spot): Blood sample measures immune response to TB antigens.
Baseline TB Screening: Initial test for healthcare workers, teachers, and daycare staff.
Two-Step Testing: Second skin test 1–3 weeks later for an accurate baseline in high-risk jobs.
Annual TB Surveillance: Repeat testing schedules for employees with ongoing exposure risk.
How Our TB Testing Services Work
Placement Visit (Skin Test): When PPD is injected into the skin, it produces a small, raised wheal.
Reading Visit (Skin Test): 48–72 hours later, induration (firm bump) is measured in millimeters.
Risk-Based Interpretation: Size cutoffs differ between high- and low-risk populations.
Blood Test Processing: Single-visit blood draw sent to lab with results in 24–48 hours.
Documentation: Official TB test forms completed for employers, schools, or visa offices.
Early TB Detection Protects Community Health
TB testing at our hospital helps find hidden infections before they become active lung diseases. This ends the disease from spreading in places like schools, workplaces, and healthcare facilities. Urgent Care of NJ uses the CDC’s standards for TB screening, so people in New Jersey who are looking for TB testing near me can be sure that the results will be correct. Come in today for a TB skin test, an IGRA blood test, or the paperwork you need for clearance, and we will give you clear results and recommendations on what to do next.
