Looking for a TB test near me in Vancleave? Total Health Urgent Care places TB skin tests at 12000 Hwy 57 here in Vancleave, with no need to schedule ahead. Stop by between 7am and 7pm, Monday through Sunday, and plan on two short trips. The CDC’s tuberculin skin test guidance says the reaction “should be read between 48 and 72 hours after administration by a health care worker trained to read TB skin results.”
- The test: a tuberculin skin test, listed on our walk-in services page as TB skin tests.
- The schedule: placement on day one, then a reading two to three days later. The 7am to 7pm schedule holds on Saturdays and Sundays too.
- The cost: there’s no published TB test price, so call (228) 283-5045 for a self-pay quote. Carry insurance? Total Health works with most major plans and handles the billing with your insurer for you.
- Need a blood test? Call first. A TB blood test isn’t on our services list.
Where can I get a TB test done near me in Jackson County?
Right here in Vancleave. Hwy 57 meets I-10 at Exit 57, and our clinic sits north of the interstate at 12000 Hwy 57. The CDC’s page on testing for tuberculosis keeps it simple: “You can get tested for TB at the health department or at your health care provider’s office.” Our calendar is what makes the difference here. We don’t trim hours on weekends, so both visits can fit around a work shift.
We see patients from all over Jackson County and the surrounding Gulf Coast communities. Here’s roughly how long the drive takes without traffic:
How does a TB skin test near me work, step by step?
A TB skin test at Total Health takes two quick visits: a placement on your forearm, then a reading two to three days later. MedlinePlus says on its TB screening page that “You don’t need any special preparations for a TB skin or blood test.”
- Walk in. Come by any day from 7am to 7pm. If insurance is paying, have your primary card with you, and your secondary card too if that applies.
- Get it placed. As CDC’s TB testing page puts it, “For the TB skin test, a health care provider uses a small needle to put some testing material under the skin.”
- Leave it alone. MedlinePlus’s TB screening guide advises, “You will need to avoid touching the test spot or putting lotions on it. It’s okay to get it wet.” So yes, you can shower.
- Come back for the reading. CDC’s skin test reading guidance instructs that “The reaction should be measured in millimeters of the induration (firm swelling),” and that “The reader should not measure erythema (redness).”
Timing is the part that trips people up. The same CDC skin test page is blunt: “A patient who does not return within 72 hours will need to be rescheduled for another skin test.” This is where a 7-day schedule pays off. Get your test placed on a Friday and the reading window lands on Sunday or Monday, and we’re open both days. Plan your return trip before you leave the first visit.
How long does a TB test take, and is a blood test faster?
A TB skin test takes two to three days from start to finish, because the reading happens 48 to 72 hours after placement. CDC’s TB blood test guidance says an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) “Requires only one patient visit to do the test.” Total Health lists the skin test, so check which one your paperwork asks for.
That BCG row matters. The CDC’s BCG vaccine page notes, “Many people born outside the United States have been vaccinated with BCG.” If that’s you, mention it before anything gets placed.
Do I need a TB test for work or school?
Job paperwork is a common reason to need a TB test, especially in health care, where CDC recommends baseline TB screening for health care personnel. CDC’s TB testing page lists people who “Work in places where TB is more likely to spread, such as hospitals, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, and nursing homes” among those with an increased risk of exposure. Your employer’s form sets the details.
- Two-step testing: CDC’s baseline testing guidance says, “If the Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST) is used for baseline testing of health care personnel, use two-step testing.” When the first result is negative, the second skin test comes 1 to 3 weeks later, and that second test gets its own reading too.
- Yearly tests: CDC’s testing frequency page says routine annual testing of health care personnel “is not recommended unless there is a known exposure or ongoing transmission at a healthcare facility,” but also that “CDC recommendations do not override or replace state regulations.” Follow what your facility requires.
- Green card exams: USCIS says on its Form I-693 page that “A civil surgeon is responsible for providing you with a completed Form I-693 that is signed and placed in a sealed envelope.” CDC’s civil surgeon TB instructions require a TB blood test for applicants 2 years and older.
Hiring? Our pre-employment examinations are “Full examinations provided based on company requirements,” and businesses can call about discount contract pricing for yearly physicals, pre-employment exams, and testing.
Is there a free TB skin test near me?
Total Health doesn’t advertise a free TB skin test, and we don’t publish a TB test price. Your best bet is to call (228) 283-5045 before your visit and ask what you’d pay. For reference, our posted self-pay prices are $130 for an office visit, covering the exam, any referrals, and prescriptions, plus $75 for an X-ray. Neither one is a TB test price, so that phone call is how you’ll know your cost.
Insurance may cover it. HealthCare.gov’s list of adult preventive benefits includes “Tuberculosis screening for certain adults without symptoms at high risk,” generally at no cost with an in-network provider. Whether a job-required test qualifies is a question for your insurer. Our pricing and insurance page explains how we bill.
What does a positive TB test mean?
A positive TB test means TB germs are in your body. On its own, it doesn’t tell you whether you have inactive TB or active TB disease, and that’s what follow-up testing sorts out. According to CDC’s testing guidance, “A positive test result for TB infection means you have TB germs in your body,” and the next steps “may include a chest x-ray, and a test of the sputum (phlegm) you cough up.” People with inactive TB “cannot spread TB to others,” according to CDC’s About TB page, while active TB disease can spread.
The reading is scored by firm swelling (induration) in millimeters, not by redness alone, and the cutoff depends on your risk. CDC’s reading categories look like this:
A positive result calls for follow-up, not panic. The AAFP’s familydoctor.org TB guide says, “If your skin test is positive, you will likely have a chest X-ray and a physical exam,” and notes that only about 10% of infected people develop active TB. Follow-up still matters, and CDC’s latent TB treatment page puts it plainly: “Treatment for latent TB infection prevents TB disease.” Total Health has X-ray on site and sends referrals to specialists based on patient need.
Is TB still around in Mississippi?
Yes, though the numbers are small. The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Mississippi Tuberculosis Cases 2025 summary counted 50 TB cases statewide in 2025, the same total as 2024. Nationally, CDC’s 2025 provisional data reports, “There were 10,260 cases provisionally reported in 2025, compared to 10,395 cases in 2024.”
When should TB symptoms send you to urgent care or the ER?
A TB test screens people who feel fine. If you’re sick, get checked rather than waiting on a screening. CDC’s TB symptoms page lists “A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer,” “Pain in the chest,” and “Coughing up blood or sputum (phlegm) from deep inside the lungs,” along with fever, chills, weight loss, and night sweats.
Some symptoms can’t wait. ACEP’s Know When to Go guide lists “Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath” and “Coughing or vomiting blood” as emergency warning signs. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Where’s the best TB test near me around Gautier and Pascagoula?
The best TB test near me, if you live around Gautier, Pascagoula, or Ocean Springs, comes from a clinic that’s open on the day your reading comes due. Hours matter more than anything else with a two-visit test. Look for these things, then see how Total Health compares:
- Open on your reading day: 7am to 7pm, all 7 days.
- Walk-in placement: no appointment needed, though you can request one.
- A provider with real experience: Jennifer Duncan, the nurse practitioner who founded our clinic, has a quarter century and then some in emergency and urgent care medicine.
Frequently asked questions
You can. Total Health Urgent Care lists TB skin tests among its services on Hwy 57 in Vancleave. Stop by between 7am and 7pm, then come back before the 72-hour mark so the test can be read.
CDC says a patient who doesn’t return within 72 hours needs to be rescheduled for another skin test. Since we’re open every day, it’s easier to plan a return visit that lands inside the window.
CDC says TB skin tests aren’t contraindicated for pregnant women. CDC does say a skin test is off the table for people who had a severe reaction to a previous TB skin test, and it shouldn’t be done on people with written proof of a previous positive TB test or treatment for TB disease. Let your provider know you’re pregnant either way.
Often, yes. CDC vaccine guidance says a TB skin test may be given at the same time as live vaccines. If you got a live vaccine more than a day before, CDC says to hold the skin test until 28 days after that shot, so tell us about any recent vaccines.
CDC advises contacting your health care provider or health department about getting a TB blood test or TB skin test. Be ready to say when you spent time with the person who has active TB disease.
Start with a phone call. Total Health suggests ringing (228) 283-5045 ahead of time so you know your self-pay cost before you arrive. If an employer is sending you, ask whether they have company contract pricing with us.
Come get your TB skin test this week
Swing by 12000 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565, any day from 7am to 7pm. We’ll be here! Questions about your form or your cost? Our staff can talk it through with you at (228) 283-5045. You can also visit our walk-in urgent care page or the contact page for directions and a message form. From Gautier it’s about 20 to 22 minutes, and from Pascagoula about 26.
Prepared by the Total Health Urgent Care team on Hwy 57 in Vancleave; founded by Jennifer Duncan, APRN, MSN, FNP-C. Please use it as general information and check with a provider about your own situation.