TB Screenings:
Tuberculosis (TB) screenings are available Monday - Wednesday and Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm. Results are read 48 - 72 hours later. The Employee Health Office (EHO) is located at University of Miami West Tower, 1321 NW 14th Street, Suite 502. Call (305)243-6638 (ONEU) to schedule an appointment.
TB Readings - Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00p.m.
TB Screening Required for Employees:
- Having contact with patients on a routine basis
- Working in areas where the ventilation is shared with patient care areas
- Working on Medical Campus
- Working with human subjects from high prevalence groups in research or clinical trials.
TB Screening Done:
- Prior to working - 2-step testing
- Annually - during employee's BIRTH MONTH
- Every 6 months in high risk areas or working with non-human primates.
Previously PPD Skin Test Positive - COMPLETE TB Screening Form:
- Annually - during employee's BIRTH MONTH
- Every 6 months in high risk areas or working with non-human primates
- Fax the form to (305) 689-3372
You will NOT receive the PPD skin test. The completion of the screening form is the method of screening in which the signs and symptoms of TB are noted. Notify Employee Health Office at (305) 243-6638 (ONEU) if you have signs and symptoms of TB or exposed to a TB patient.
Signs and Symptoms of TB:
- Cough that lasts longer than 2 weeks
- Pain in the chest
- Coughing up blood or sputum (phlegm from deep inside the lungs)
- Weakness or fatigue
- Weight loss
- No appetite
- Chills
- Fever
- Sweating at night
For more information regarding TB, visit CDC’s website.
