Tuberculosis (TB) screening, treatment, and counseling services are provided.
Treatment
For clients requesting an appointment for TB or Latent Tuberculosis, please call:
- Marie, Latent Tuberculosis Public Health Nurse: 248-424-7042
Reporting
For healthcare providers with questions regarding TB or to report a case of active TB, please call:
- Janice, TB Case Manager: 248-935-2291
- Jamie, TB Case Manager: 248-978-7180
- Christie, Chief of Communicable Disease: 248-858-8991
Screening
Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) offers two types of TB screenings: TB Skin Tests and TB Blood Tests. A Public Health Nurse will determine which type of screening is recommended for each client.
TB Skin Test: $8.00*
A TB Skin Test requires two visits - administration of the test and a return visit 48-72 hours later to interpret the results. TB Skin Tests are done on the following days:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Thursday: No Testing
TB Blood Test: $56.00*
OCHD utilizes the T-Spot TB Blood Test (also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay, IGRA). T-Spot testing is for Oakland County Residents only. Payment is due at the time of services. OCHD will supply clients with a receipt to submit to insurance as many may cover the costs of this test. TB Blood Tests are done on the following days:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm
*A $5 clinic visit fee is charged in addition to the service fee.
For more information, please call:
- 248-858-1302 (Pontiac)
- 248-424-7000 (Southfield)