How to Get Tested for Tuberculosis (TB) if Required by Your Job or School

TB Skin Tests

• Call: (816) 513-6108
• $20 for walk-in TB skin testing ($10 additional charge for non KCMO residents)
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (except holidays)
  
  • (Registration closes at 11:30 AM. Clinic closes from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch.)
• No TB skin testing on Thursdays.

To Get Blood Drawn (T-Spot)

• Call: (816) 513-6108
• Cost: $100 ($10 additional charge for non KCMO residents)
• By appointment only (no walk-ins)

TB Treatment Clinic

To Make an Appointment:

• Call: (816) 513-6110
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (except holidays)
  
  • (Clinic closes from noon to 1:00 PM for lunch)
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Kansas City Health Department
2400 Troost Ave., Suite 2600
Kansas City, MO 64110

The TB Treatment Clinic Is for:

• Individuals who have active TB disease
• Individuals who have a positive TB skin or blood test
• Individuals who have been exposed to people with TB

What You Should Know About Tuberculosis:

• Active TB is an infectious disease that is usually caused by bacterium in the lungs.
• TB can affect other parts of the body as well.
• TB can be easily spread through the air by coughing and sneezing.

Symptoms Include:

• Chronic cough (where you cough up blood)
• Fever
• Chills
• Night sweats
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Fatigue