The Pennsylvania Public School Code, Section 1418(b) requires that school personnel and independent contractors who provide direct services to students be tested for tuberculosis (TB). The tuberculin skin test shall be performed by a physician of the employee's choice. Personnel, who are exposed to a case of active TB between mandatory, annual testing, are required to have additional testing. Information regarding this testing can be found in 28 PA Code, Section 23.44
• See your family doctor or go to a walk-in clinic.
• Results will be available 48 -72 hours after the test is administered. Upon request, the results will be provided to you.
• Submit test results to CHC. Proof that test was conducted is not considered a clearance.
• Renew as required* and provide updates to CHC. (*renewal schedule varies by position)
