TB Screening
UAB requires initial TB screening, per CDC guidelines, while annual screening is not required. Routine TB testing may be needed based on examination of job risk.
TB screenings will continue to be provided for:
- Employees with a known TB exposure
- New employees, students, observers and volunteers, upon starting their job or assignment, as part of the standard pre-employment health screenings
- Any employee who requests a TB skin test for a non-UAB-related reason should be aware that an associated cost may apply.
- Employees who transfer from a non-patient care area to a building or area where patient care is provided
- Employees who are in a research area or lab that requires an annual TB Screening
- Some visiting Scholars
Employees who have been diagnosed with a prior TB infection or an untreated latent TB infection will continue to complete an Annual TB Screening Form.
The TB rate in the community is very low, making UAB Medicine a low-risk environment for employees, patients and visitors. Should this ever change, the policy will be re-evaluated. If you have questions or would like a TB screen at any time for any reason, email