Tuberculosis (TB) Programs
Tuberculosis (TB) Program Clinic Hours This clinic is by appointment only.
In order to be eligible for the TB Program you must be an active TB case or a positive PPD reactor. There are no income guidelines. This program provides free tuberculosis medications and monthly monitoring for active TB cases or PPD reactors. It also provides directly observed therapy for active TB cases. An individual must have a physician's order/referral to receive these services. In addition this program provides contact tracing and follow-up of active TB cases.
This clinic is offered the second and fourth Monday morning of each month by appointment only.
This service is available to any person, adult or child, needing TB testing. There are no income guidelines for this service.
This service includes providing PPD (Mantoux)TB testing. This test is only recommended for individuals considered at high risk, school employees and healthcare workers. There is a risk assessment questionnaire that the individual requesting the test must complete. If this person is not considered high risk, then a TB letter will be given to the person stating they do not need a TB test at this time. This letter is good for one year.
If a person receives a PPD they must return in 72 hours to have the site evaluated and documentation given. There is a $25 fee for adults. There is no fee for children.
Contact Name: Public Health Nursing Services
Contact Email: info.mchd@wv.gov
Contact Phone: (304)598-5119
In order to be eligible for the TB Program you must be an active TB case or a positive PPD reactor. There are no income guidelines. This program provides free tuberculosis medications and monthly monitoring for active TB cases or PPD reactors. It also provides directly observed therapy for active TB cases. An individual must have a physician's order/referral to receive these services. In addition this program provides contact tracing and follow-up of active TB cases.
This clinic is offered the second and fourth Monday morning of each month by appointment only.
This service is available to any person, adult or child, needing TB testing. There are no income guidelines for this service.
This service includes providing PPD (Mantoux)TB testing. This test is only recommended for individuals considered at high risk, school employees and healthcare workers. There is a risk assessment questionnaire that the individual requesting the test must complete. If this person is not considered high risk, then a TB letter will be given to the person stating they do not need a TB test at this time. This letter is good for one year.
If a person receives a PPD they must return in 72 hours to have the site evaluated and documentation given. There is a $25 fee for adults. There is no fee for children.
Contact Name: Public Health Nursing Services
Contact Email: info.mchd@wv.gov
Contact Phone: (304)598-5119
