Consult a healthcare provider or local clinic
Choose a TB test method: skin test or blood test
For a skin test, a small amount of TB protein is injected under the skin
Return in 48 to 72 hours for the skin test reading
For a blood test, provide a blood sample at a lab or clinic
Wait for the test results from the healthcare provider
If the test is positive, get a chest X-ray and follow-up evaluation
Follow any treatment or monitoring plan recommended by the healthcare provider