Tuberculosis Requirements
Health Professional Colleges may require testing for Tuberculosis (TB).
This requirement involves a 1-step skin test, a 2-step skin test or annual testing.
Skin Test (PPD)
- 0.1 ML of purified protein derivative (PPD) is injected into the top layers of skin of the forearm
- 48 to 72 hours after the PPD injection a health care professional will evaluate the injection area
- PPD read outside of this timeframe are considered invalid
- A 2-step PPD involves getting two 1-step skin tests done in rapid succession, usually about a week apart
- A second test is more accurate based on a "boosting" of the body's response
Submission of Tuberculosis Skin Test Records
When Performed at Student Life Student Health Services (SLSHS)
- PPD given and read at SLSHS will be added to the health record and communicated to the program
When Performed at Outside Health Provider Offices
- Submit PPD documentation to SLSHS via:
- Upload via My BuckMD
- Email: preventivemedicine@osu.edu
- Fax: 614-292-7042
- Allow 10 business days for processing
Obtain a Tuberculosis Skin Test
SLSHS Offers Two PPD Options:
- PPD clinics (see events page for details)
- Schedule an appointment with Preventive Medicine
How to Schedule:
- Online via My BuckMD (Select Health Professional Student for the appointment reason)