Do I Need to Be Tested for TB?

Are you a medical or physician assistant student? or Did you answer "Yes" to any question of the TB Screen questionnaire?

No.
I am not a medical or physician assistant student, and I answered 'NO' to ALL of the questions on the TB Screen questionnaire.
You are cleared for TB. No further action is required.

Yes.
I am a medical or physician assistant student, or I answered 'YES' to at least one of the questions on the TB Screen questionnaire.
Choose the option below that describes your history with TB.

Options

Option 1
I answered 'YES' to at least one question on the TB Screen questionnaire, or I am a medical or physician assistant student. I have never had a positive TB test result (skin or blood).
ACTION: You will need to have a blood test for TB
Acceptable tests include QuantiFERON-TB Gold and T-Spot TB. A history of BCG vaccination does not fulfill this requirement, nor does a PPD, TST, or Mantoux skin test. Your TB blood test must be performed within the 6 months prior to your Stanford University start date. If your blood test result is equivocal or positive, proceed to Option 2.
Submitting Results*
If your blood test is negative for TB infection, submit the results to Vaden Health Center. Make sure your name, date of birth, and student ID are on the submission.
Requirement Complete – You’ve satisfied this requirement and no further TB clearance action is needed.

Option 2
I answered 'YES' to at least one question on the TB screen questionnaire, or I am a medical or physician assistant student. I also have a history of a positive TB test result (skin or blood). Note: This option also applies if you have had treatment for TB active or inactive infection.
ACTION: You will need to have a chest x-ray
Find documentation of your positive TB test. If you do not have proof of a positive test, you will need to be retested with a blood test. Your chest x-ray must be performed within the 6 months prior to your Stanford University start date.
Submitting Results*
Submit the x-ray report (no images) and proof of your positive TB test to Vaden Health Center. Make sure your name, date of birth, and student ID are on the submissions. If you have been treated for either active or inactive TB, and you have documentation of the treatment provided (medications and dates), please submit it with your x-ray report and proof of positive TB test for your record.
Requirement Complete – You’ve satisfied this requirement. A Vaden Health Center nurse will reach out to you about treatment options.

Please submit TB blood test results and/or check x-ray report directly to vadenpatient.stanford.edu through the 'Medical Clearances' section on the left hand side of the page. You are allowed to upload multiple documents.
If you are unable to upload, it may be because the university has not yet completed all steps required for your matriculation in Axess. Please continue to try.
If the deadline is approaching, and you still cannot upload your documents, please hold onto them and wait until you can access the portal to upload them.
If you have specific questions regarding your situation or TB history, please submit a ServiceNow ticket (Student Health; Inquire About Student Health Requirements).

*Worldwide testing and results are accepted, but ALL results must be translated into English prior to submission.