TB Screening Questions

Incoming and re-admitted students are required to complete the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questions

Please follow these instructions:

  1. Log into MyUCBerkeleyHealth and follow the TB Screening Questions Instructions. 
  2. After submitting the TB Screening Questions, you may be required to submit additional testing and/or documentation. If that is the case, you be sent a message on MyUCBerkeleyHealth within a few days with instructions on how to proceed. 
    1. If you have been asked to submit TB testing:
      1. TB blood tests (Quantiferon and T-spots) are strongly preferred to TB skin tests (PPD) in people who have had the BCG vaccine.
      2. TB testing must be done on or after August 1, 2024, for incoming Fall 2025 admits (on or after June 1, 2024, for Summer 2025; or on or after January 1, 2025, for Spring 2026 admits)
      3. You can use the UC Berkeley TB Test Results Form or documentation provided by your medical provider. Documentation of your TB test must include the following: 
        1. Your name in English
        2. Your date of birth
        3. Date of TB testing
        4. The type of TB test (Mantoux PPD, IGRA, QuantiFERON-TB, or T-Spot)
          1. Other types of TB tests will not be accepted, including antibody or molecular tests
          2. The BCG vaccine does not satisfy this requirement
        5. Test result (if PPD, must include induration in mm)
        6. Signature/stamp of licensed healthcare provider/clinic
    2. Note that TB testing must be performed before or on the same day as live vaccine administration, OR delayed by at least 4 weeks after receiving a live vaccine (such as MMR, Varicella, or Yellow Fever) in order to be valid.

If you need assistance answering the TB Screening Questions or completing any required additional steps, contact us.

A positive TB test means that you may be infected with TB bacteria. A positive TB test MUST be followed up. This will usually be by a chest x-ray. A chest x-ray can help determine the difference between active TB disease and latent TB infection. Latent TB is treatable. Treatment can prevent you from becoming sick and contagious with TB disease. Students can schedule an appointment with a TB nurse for a “Positive TB Test Visit” on eTang or by calling (510) 643-7177. For more information, please visit our TB Testing webpage.