Tuberculosis TB (PPD) Testing

$20 for One-step PPD test

$30 for Two-step PPD test

Tuberculosis Testing

iHealth Clinic provides the most affordable TB Testing in Pittsburgh.

Hours

M-F: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am-3pm

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Testing for Tuberculosis is a requirement for many jobs that work with children, healthcare positions and schools.

Unless you have had a positive PPD result in the past, we usually use a test that looks for an allergic reaction as a sign that you may have been exposed to the Tuberculosis bacteria.

Photo ID required to verify identity.

Resources:
CDC
X-ray Testing

1-step PPD Test:

Step 1

Bring ID and any Forms

Step 2

Walk-In to iHealth Clinic
MF 9-5, Sat 9-3
(no appt needed)

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Step 3

PPD Placed under Skin
(it's not too bad!)

Step 4

Return to iHealth Clinic in 48-72 hours to have PPD Read

Step 5

Forms Filled Out or Letter Written

2-step PPD Test:

Step 1

Bring ID and any Forms

Step 2

Walk-In to iHealth Clinic
MF 9-5, Sat 9-3
(no appt needed)

contact iHealth

Step 3

PPD Placed under Skin
(it's not too bad!)

Step 4

Return to iHealth Clinic in 48-72 hours to have PPD Read

Step 5

Return to iHealth Clinic between 7-21 days from Step 4

Step 6

2nd PPD Placed under Skin
(you're a master now)

Step 7

Return to iHealth Clinic in 48-72 hours to have PPD Read

Step 8

Forms Filled Out or Letter Written

Why Test for TB?

Tuberculosis is a bacteria that can be very contagious. To help prevent TB infections spreading in the community, testing of certain members is done routinely. TB testing can identify people who have a TB infection but no symptoms.

Positive PPD Results:

Positive PPD results most likely mean that you have been exposed to some proteins of the Tuberculosis bacteria (either through the BCG vaccination, a past infection or a current infection). Patients with Positive PPD Results should never have another PPD again as it will be positive.

Most require a Chest X-ray to confirm that you do not have active Tuberculosis and some require a blood test called Quantiferon-TB Gold.

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