You can usually get a TB test at walk‑in clinics, urgent care centers, large pharmacy clinics, and local public health departments in your area.

Quick Scoop

  • Most people get a TB skin or blood test at:
    • Urgent care or walk‑in clinics that offer lab services.
* In‑pharmacy clinics (for example, clinic services inside large chain pharmacies) where you can book online and walk in.

* County or city health departments, which often provide low‑cost or free TB screening, especially for school, work, or immigration requirements.

* Occupational health or employee health clinics if your job requires TB clearance.

How to find a TB test near you

Use these simple steps to locate a spot close to you:

  1. Search “TB test” or “tuberculosis test” plus your ZIP/postcode or city in a maps app or search engine; filter by “clinic” or “urgent care.”
  1. Check large pharmacy clinic websites for “TB testing” or “TB screening” and use their “find a clinic near me” or appointment tools.
  1. Visit your county or city health department website and look for “TB clinic” or “TB testing services.”
  1. If you need proof for work or school, ask HR or student health which local clinic or lab they accept and whether they require a skin test or a blood test.

What kind of TB test you might get

  • TB skin test (PPD/Mantoux)
    • A small amount of fluid is injected under the skin of your forearm, and you must return in 48–72 hours so a clinician can read the result.
* Often used for routine work or school clearance in many clinics.
  • TB blood test (IGRA, such as QuantiFERON‑TB Gold)
    • A one‑visit blood draw, with results reported later; can be convenient if returning for a reading is hard for you.
* Commonly available at labs and some urgent care and pharmacy‑based clinics.

Practical tips before you go

  • Check whether you need an appointment or can walk in; many urgent care and pharmacy clinics let you book same‑day slots online.
  • Bring:
    • Photo ID and your insurance card (if you have one).
    • Any TB test forms your employer, school, or immigration office gave you.
  • Ask in advance:
    • Which test they use (skin vs blood).
    • Total cost and whether it is covered by your insurance or offered at a reduced fee by the health department.

If this is urgent or for symptoms

If you have symptoms such as a persistent cough, night sweats, weight loss, or fever, or you were recently exposed to someone with active TB, contact a clinic, urgent care, or your local health department as soon as possible and seek in‑person medical evaluation.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.