| Clinic Closures | |
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| Monday – Friday (lunch) | Closed 12:30 p.m-1 p.m. |
| Second Thursday of each month | Closed 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
| February 22, 2024 | Closed 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
| World TB Day, March 22, 2024 | Closed |
| Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 | Closed |
| Independence Day, July 4, 2024 | Closed |
| Labor Day, September 2, 2024 | Closed |
The Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic is a comfortable, friendly and confidential place to receive tuberculosis testing and treatment. Everyone on our team specializes in TB. We understand what it is like to have TB and how to help you complete treatment so you can protect yourself and your loved ones. Our mission is to ensure that every person in our community has the opportunity to be healthy and free from tuberculosis (TB).
For medical professionals, we also provide phone consultations and resources to help diagnose and treat people with latent TB infections, including patient referrals. For medical professionals, we also provide phone consultations and resources to help diagnose and treat people with latent TB infections, including patient referrals.
| Testing Services Offered *All testing services are offered on a walk-in basis.* |
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| Services | Out of Pocket Cost | Notes |
| Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) | $20 | Tuberculin skin tests (TSTs), also know as PPDs, require a second visit 48-72 hours after the test is placed on your arm. Skin tests are not typically covered by insurance, including Medicaid. Skin tests will not be available starting the week of 10/16/23. We apologize for any inconvenience and will share when they are available again. We will continue to offer the blood test/QFT, though. If you *need* a PPD, please check with your primary care provider or a local urgent care clinic. |
| Quanti-FERON TB Gold (QFT) | $85 | This test is a blood draw and results are available 3-5 days after. QFTs are covered by many insurance plans, but please ask your insurance before you come in for a test if you are unsure about coverage. QFTs are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. |
What is TB?
TB is a disease caused by germs that are spread between people through the air. It usually affects the lungs but may also affect other parts of the body, including the brain, kidneys or spine. It can be deadly if left untreated. Completing treatment is very important for people with TB and is provided for free at the Tuberculosis Clinic.
There are two stages of tuberculosis: latent and active. In latent TB infection the germs are sleeping so you will not feel sick and you cannot give TB to others. Active TB means the germs have 'woken up' and you have symptoms (cough, fever, weight loss, nigh sweats) and might be able to pass TB to the people you spend the most time with.
The best way to prevent the spread of TB is to be tested if you think you have been exposed and to be treated if you have tested positive.
You can learn more about TB, including tuberculosis symptoms, by visiting our TB fact page.
Tuberculosis Clinic Team
The Tuberculosis Clinic team includes world renowned doctors and nurses who specialize in treating adults and children with tuberculosis.
Bob Belknap, MD, Interim Director
Rosa Sloan, RN
News
TB Clinic Leading Efforts to Eliminate TB in Colorado
Thousands of Colorado residents are infected with TB and at risk for getting sick. Most of these people have not been tested, so they do not know they are at risk, or that they could take medicine to protect themselves. In an effort to eliminate Tuberculosis in Colorado, the TB Clinic collaborated with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to develop a TB Elimination Plan.
Resources
- If you are affected by TB and or would like to learn more about the experiences of TB survivors: We Are TB
- Global TB Global Tuberculosis Programme (who.int)
- TB Drug Development: TB Alliance | Putting science to work for better, faster TB cures
- TB Advocacy Groups: Stop TB USA - Tuberculosis Advocacy; Welcome! – Treatment Action Group
- TB Trials Consortium: TBTC | Research | TB | CDC