You can get a free TB test at various locations depending on your area:
- City or County Health Departments : Many local health departments offer free or low-cost TB testing. For example, Philadelphia’s Tuberculosis Control Program provides free testing and medical evaluation for TB to both children and adults, regardless of insurance status
- Community Health Clinics : Clinics such as the San Francisco Free Clinic provide free TB testing by appointment. Other community clinics in the area may also offer testing
- Public Health Chest Centers : In New York City, TB testing is available at low or no cost at Health Department Chest Centers and Health + Hospitals facilities. No insurance or immigration status is required, but appointments are needed
- Free Clinics : The Berkeley Free Clinic offers walk-in TB skin tests and referrals for free blood tests and chest X-rays, prioritizing uninsured or housing-insecure individuals
- State Health Departments : Some states have designated TB testing sites. For example, Hawaii’s Lanakila Health Center offers walk-in TB skin tests with no appointment required
. Washington State provides resources to find free or low-cost clinics and community health centers offering TB tests
- Primary Care Providers or Pharmacies : If you have a primary care provider, they can perform or refer you for TB testing. Some pharmacies and urgent care clinics also offer TB testing, sometimes at low or no cost
To find a free TB test near you, contact your local health department, community clinics, or public health chest centers. Many require appointments, so calling ahead is recommended. If you live in a specific city or state, I can help provide more targeted locations.
