TB Testing and Treatment
How to Apply
Call 240-777-1800 for Information about TB or to make an appointment.
Documents To Bring
Bring all medical information related to suspected or active TB you may have received from your doctor or a hospital visit. This may include current medicines, lab results, TB test results, a copy of recent chest x-ray, and other related medical information.
Eligibility Requirements
Montgomery County residents.
Fees and Payments
There is no cost for services.
FAQ's
1. What are the symptoms of TB?
- A cough for more than three weeks
- Fever or chills for more than three weeks
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more
- Previously had TB or been treated for TB
- Coughing up blood
If you have these symptoms, contact the TB clinic immediately at 240-777-1800.
2. What should I do if I think I may have been exposed to someone with TB?
If you believe you were exposed to someone who has TB, call 240-777-1800 to talk with a nurse.
3.Where can I get a TB test?
TB tests are provided in the TB Program Clinic by appointment only to Montgomery County residents after phone consultation with a TB Program nurse. The TB Program may also provide a list of community sites that provide TB skin tests. The TB Program clinic no longer provides TB skin tests. It is replaced by a blood test that is more sensitive and does not require a return visit for the test result to be determined. TB blood test clearance cards will be mailed to the customer home address within approximately 5-7 business days.
4.How do I get an appointment?
Please call 240-777-1800 weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. to schedule an appointment with the TB Program Clinic. Messages may be left at this number and a team member will return the call within one business day.
5. Can I get a TB test if I’m pregnant?
A pregnant woman can get TB clearance by x-ray if she is at least at her 20th week of pregnancy with a note from her physician approving the x-ray test. .
6. I am a physician in the community, how do I make a referral to the TB Clinic?
Doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals can refer individuals by calling 240-777-1800 and asking to speak to the intake nurse. Referrals can also be faxed to 240-777-4899. If you fax a referral, the intake nurse will call you back if more information is needed.
7. How do I report an inter-jurisdictional TB case or contact to a case?
Referrals from outside Montgomery County for residents of Montgomery County can be made by calling 240-777-1800 and asking to speak to the intake nurse. Referrals can also be faxed to 240-777-4899. If you fax a referral, the intake nurse will call you back if more information is needed.
Additional Information
No additional Information at this time.
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