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Programs & Services

Tuberculosis Testing

Offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing for eligible Albertans.

The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose active TB.

Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:

For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.

Contact Details

Elk Point Healthcare Centre

Address
5310 50 Avenue
Elk Point, Alberta
T0A 1A0
Telephone
780-724-3532
Tollfree
310-0000 780-724-3532
Fax
780-724-2867
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Eligibility includes:

  • recent contact with a person with infectious TB
  • people with medical conditions / therapies that increase risk of progressing from latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to active TB (HIV/AIDS, transplantation, chronic kidney disease, silicosis, lung cancer, cancer of the head and neck, being treated with immunosuppressive drugs)
  • all people less than 65 years of age who were born in a country with TB incidence greater than 200 per 100,000 and who have arrived in Canada within the past 5 years
  • all refugees and evacuees aged less than 65 years originating from countries with TB incidence greater than or equal to 50 per 100,000 AND have arrived in Canada within the past 2 years
  • individuals at risk for occupational exposure to TB
  • people who work or regularly volunteer with populations at increased risk for TB
  • residents / staff of congregate living sites
Service Access

Testing may be offered at some sites. Call to find out more.

A person whose TB skin test is positive may qualify for a referral to a TB clinic. See the Alberta Referral Directory for more information.


Wait Times

Wait times vary.

Fees

Eligibility criteria must be met to receive free testing and may vary by site. Call to find out more.


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Also Known As
Acronym
TB
Previous
Tuberculosis Testing and Immunization
Other
TB Testing