Services provided at our Everett location include: Screening of foreign-born refugees
immigrating to Snohomish County, consultation to health care providers in the community,
diagnose and treat individuals who either have tuberculosis or are suspect of having
TB, case management to individuals diagnosed with tuberculosis, education for clients,
family members, and groups about tuberculosis. We also conduct contact investigations
to assure that people who have been exposed to tuberculosis are offered screening
as appropriate.
The goal of the Tuberculosis Control Program is to stop the spread of tuberculosis.
All services are confidential. Cost is not a barrier to care for the diagnosis and
treatment of tuberculosis. Our staff has expert knowledge and provides compassionate
care. Interpreters will be made available upon request.
Contact the Snohomish Health District Tuberculosis Control Program:
The tuberculosis skin test (also known as the tuberculin test or PPD test) is a
test used to determine if someone has been infected with the bacterium that causes
tuberculosis.
Who should get a TB Skin Test?
- People who have been in close contact with someone who has an active case of tuberculosis.
- Healthcare workers and others whose occupations bring them in close contact with
those who may have active TB.
- People who enter drug and or alcohol treatment programs.
- People with diseases or conditions that weaken their immune systems such as people
with HIV or AIDS that make them more vulnerable to TB infection.
- People who come from, have lived or traveled for a period of time in a foreign country
where TB is more common.
Where do I get a TB Skin Test
TB Skin Tests are available at the following Snohomish Health District locations:
- SHD Clinic - Everett, Suite 108
Phone: 425.339.5220 Fax: 425.339.5222
Hours: Mon, Wed & Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Last appointment: 4:00 pm, Limited walk-in capacity
- SHD Clinic - Lynnwood, Suite 100
Phone: 425.775.3522 Fax: 425.778.5324
Hours: Tue & Thur 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Last appointment: 4:00 pm, Limited walk-in capacity
What does a positive TB Skin Test mean?
A skin test must be evaluated by a health professional to determine if it is positive.
A positive TB skin test means that you may have been exposed to someone with active TB
disease and you may have a TB infection. If you have a positive TB skin test, you need
to go to a doctor or clinic to have further tests done, including a chest x-ray, to
determine if you have active TB disease. You may need medicine to keep you and other
people from getting sick.