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Tuberculosis (TB skin testing)

A tuberculin skin test (TST) is used to see if a person has been exposed to tuberculosis and perhaps has latent tuberculosis infection or active tuberculosis disease.

Where to get TB testing

For students who live in Huron and Perth counties, you can get the required tuberculin skin test (TST) for your school program through:

  • Your healthcare provider – call to learn more or to book an appointment
  • Huron Perth Public Health - Clinton and Stratford West Gore sites
  • Listowel Care Clinic, Listowel | 226-885-0800
  • South Huron Walk-In Clinic, Exeter | 519-235-3343
  • Western Student Health Services – Western Students only | 519-661-3030
  • Fanshawe Student Health Services – Fanshawe Students only | 519-452-4230
  • Conestoga College - for students with Work Integrated Learning document requirements
  • McMaster University (Conestoga campus)

If you need TB testing as part of work or volunteer requirements, please contact one of our partners to book your test.

Care Partners

TB skin testing through Care Partners usually costs $40 per test dose ($80 for a two-step test). You should check the cost before you go. If you get voicemail when phoning Care Partners, leave a message and your call will be returned.

Perth

  • 61 Lorne Ave. E., Unit 4, Stratford | 1-800-443-4615 ext. 3246

Huron

  • 238 Josephine St., Unit 6. Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 | 1-800-443-4615 ext. 3246

Grey Bruce

  • Nortowne Plaza 1139 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound, ON N4K 2J1 | 1-800-443-4615 ext. 3246

Oxford

  • 65 Springbank Dr. N., Unit 5, Woodstock or 25 Townline Rd., Tillsonburg | 1-800-443-4615 ext. 3200

Other locations

  • Michael's Pharmasave, Goderich
  • Listowel Care Clinic, Listowel 
  • Oxford Medical Walk-In Clinic, London

A healthcare provider can also perform a publicly funded TST for the following situations:

  • Medical necessity, such as a person who is immune-compromised or undergoing treatment that would make them more susceptible to TB disease.
  • A person under age 65 who will be admitted to a long-term care home.

If you have a medical reason for needing a TST and you don't have a healthcare provider, we can offer you testing. HPPH also provides TSTs for people who have been exposed to active TB. Contact us to book an appointment.

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