Tuberculosis Tests (TB Tests)
Ｗe offer both TB skin test and blood test for those planning to study abroad or migrate.
Service Details
Tuberculin Skin Test (Mantoux Test)
TB tests are nurse-led. If the result is positive, a follow-up chest x-ray and doctor consultation may be necessary to exclude active TB disease.
- Assessment of test requirement
- Administering tuberculin skin test
- Reviewing test results between 48-72 hours
- Medical certificate
Additional Test
- Two-step tuberculin skin test (Two-step Mantoux Test)+$1050
Additional Items
- Completing travel / migrant / school health form+$200
- Chest x-ray + Doctor follow-up (if TB test positive)+$610
TB Blood Test (IGRA)
TB tests are nurse-led. If the result is positive, a follow-up chest x-ray and doctor consultation may be necessary to exclude active TB disease.
- Assessment of test requirement
- Blood taking *Only available before 4pm Monday to Friday (not the eve of public holiday)
- Reviewing test results
- Medical certificate
Additional Items
- Completing travel / migrant / school health form+$200
- Chest x-ray + Doctor follow-up (if TB test positive)+$610
Frequently Asked Questions
Some countries, like Canada, may require 2-step TST as proof of testing. This is because a person's TST reaction may become less sensitive over time, leading to a false negative on the first test. The benefit of conducting 2-step TST is that the first test can stimulate the immune response, making the second test more accurate.
To ensure accurate TB skin test results, you can either schedule the test and live-attenuated vaccine on the same day or wait one month after receiving the live vaccine before taking the test.
A positive TB test result means you have been infected with TB bacteria, but it does not confirm active TB disease. If the result is positive, you may need a chest x-ray and a consultation with a doctor to rule out active TB disease. A negative result indicates that you are less likely to have TB.