There is no charge for persons needing a TB skin test for public health reasons or for persons under 18 years of age needing a test for school entrance. Persons needing a tuberculosis clearance for employment or volunteer work must be seen at the Santa Ana office. In California, children entering day care or kindergarten must be cleared for tuberculosis. In addition, some school districts in Orange County require testing for new entrants. Consult your local school district office.
Most employers require tuberculosis screening at time of hire.
Workers in sensitive or high risk occupations, such as health care or education, may need periodic testing. Public Health may require a person in recent contact with someone with communicable tuberculosis to be screened for tuberculosis. Chest x-rays for employment or volunteer work are available at the Santa Ana Clinic only. No, Public Health services to treat person with tuberculosis are free to the patient. Other frequently asked questions about tuberculosis, how it is spread, infection, disease, etc., are available on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.