Do You Need to Be Tested 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 you blood test result is equivocal or positive, proceed to Option 2. 

• 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. 

I answered 'YES' to at least one question on the TB screen questionnaire, or I am a medical or physician assistant student, and 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.