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Portland Urgent Care makes it easy to schedule and take the PPD TB Test.
With easy online booking and a friendly team ready to assist, we ensure the process is quick and stress free, perfect for pre employment screenings or health requirements.
We’ve outlined the key details you need to know before your test, so you can come prepared and make the visit as smooth as possible.
Book your appointment today and review our helpful tips ahead of time to save time during your visit. We look forward to providing your PPD TB Test with care and efficiency!
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A PPD TB test is a way to check if your body has ever been exposed to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. An injection under the skin is done, and the area is checked a few days later to assess if you have a reaction and how your immune system responds. The test is required for healthcare workers and school employees because TB is contagious and a serious disease when left untreated. PPD testing complies with safety regulations and reduces the risk of transmission.
Employees who have close contact with children, the elderly, or those who are immunocompromised are typically required to complete a PPD skin test for TB before they begin working in Oregon.
This includes teachers, daycare staff, social workers, and staffers in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home health workers, and employees in shelters or correctional facilities.
The Oregon Health Authority requires assessing the risk of TB transmission and following CDC guidelines.
Their goal is to protect vulnerable patients and ensure latent TB infections don't become a risk to others, and maintaining a healthy environment.
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During the TB testing for PPD, a healthcare provider injects purified protein derivative (PPD) beneath the skin of your forearm with a fine needle. It creates a small bump at the injection site. Don’t cover up or scratch the injection site. At your follow-up visit, the site will be checked for potential reactions. The healthcare provider will measure the bump and check if it's firm, to see if it indicates TB exposure.
PPD test results are interpreted based on the size of induration at the injection site, not redness. One of our healthcare team members will measure if you have a reaction and assess if you’ve been exposed to TB. You have a positive result if the induration meets or exceeds a specific threshold for a latent TB infection, which requires follow-up testing with an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) or chest x-ray. Negative results suggest you have no detectable TB exposure.
Portland Urgent Care provides reliable TB testing services for you when your employer requires them. Our clinic offers fast PPD testing for walk-ins, or you can schedule a same-day appointment. Results are available within 48 to 72 hours, and when further testing is needed, we can easily coordinate it for you. If you're starting a new job or renewing your health clearance, Portland Urgent Care is a trusted spot to get screened for TB.
