Detecting TB early goes a long way toward avoiding some of the disease's worst outcomes and preventing its spread to others.

Medicare Part B may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if your healthcare professional deems it necessary to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) due to existing symptoms. A PPD test ...

The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an ...

Medicare may cover the costs of a purified protein derivative (PPD) test if a person has symptoms or has been exposed to tuberculosis (TB). If not, Medicare will likely deny coverage as it would ...

A TB blood test can find out whether you have the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your body. Whether you need to get tested and how often depends on your specific circumstances. A blood test ...

The Lawrence County Health Department has announced an update to its tuberculosis (TB) skin test schedule for February. TB ...