TB Clearance

All students taking a course with a field placement must have a cleared TB test (not a screening) on file with Student Health Services at Laurel Hall by July 15th. The initial TB test is good for three years. Please note that a Tine (TD) or Monovac Test cannot be substituted for the TB Test.

However, all students participating in the student teaching/internship/residency experience, must renew their TB test. Results must be on file with Student Health by July 15th prior to the student teaching/internship/residency experience. Students will not be permitted to go to participate if they do not have a cleared TB test.

You may be asked to provide a paper copy of your TB test results to the school nurse. Please be sure to keep a copy of your test for your own records.

How do I Request a Copy of my TB Test?

For records already submitted to UD Health Portal, please utilize https://www.udel.edu/students/health-wellbeing/records-and-billing/ for directions to receive a copy of your TB clearance. 

Has My TB Test Expired?

Use the table below to determine if your TB test is valid for courses you are planning to take.

How Do I Find the Date of My Last TB Test?

1. Login into UD Student Health Portal.  using your University of Delaware username and password. 
2. Select the “Immunizations” tab on left hand side of the webpage.  
3. View your latest immunizations and TB testing. Your test results will be listed as “PPD Mantoux” or QuantiFERON.  
4. Confirm that your most recent test meets the requirements in the table above. If your test is no longer valid, then follow the directions below to complete a current TB test 

How Do I Get a TB Test?

Student Health Services:

1. PPD ( TB skin test) appointments can be scheduled with the Immunization and Allergy Department by calling  302-831-WELL. Results will automatically be posted within the student’s UD Health Portal for the Office of Clinical Studies to review. Do not submit testing documentation to your UD Health Portal if completed at Student Health Services.  
   • Students will be scheduled for a PPD placement and a return visit within 48-72 hours. 
     The cost of completing the TB skin test is $25. Payment is required at the time of service. Accepted forms of payment include credit card, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. 
   • Tuberculosis Blood Test (QuantiFERON) available upon request.
2. PPD Clinics are hosted by Student Health Services after spring break, first week in May, and after Thanksgiving. Students will receive notice of upcoming PPD clinics.  

Testing Done By Your Health Care Provider:

If you complete the TB test off-campus (Minute Clinic, Express Care, Walgreen’s, doctor’s office, etc.), please have your health care provider complete the TB Clearance Form or provide appropriate documentation.  Test Results that do not include personal identifiers, placement date, return date of 48-72 hours, results of measurements, or provider’s signature will not be accepted.

Please submit all test results to your UD Health Portal.  All QuantiFERON test results must include accompanying lab reports.  

Upload your TB Results to Your Health Portal:

1. Acquire an official copy of your TB test results  
2. Log into the UD Health Portal with your UDID and password. 
3. Within the UD Health Portal, click the “Medical Clearances” link. 
4. Click the green “Update” button next to any vaccine clearance (e.g., measles, mumps and rubella). Student will be guided to add TB test results to “Additional Immunization Records Upload” 
5. If you are having difficulty uploading your document within the Medical Clearances section, you can attach it via secure message on your UD Health Portal (Contact Immunization and Allergy) or fax it to 302-831-8790. 
6. Documentation is processed in the order it is received, and the time frame for processing is dependent on submission volume. Please allow for at least two weeks for processing. 

Do I Need To Complete a New TB Test If I Traveled?

If you traveled to any of the countries listed below for any longer than one month from initial TB test, you will have to redo your TB test.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Clinical Studies at clinicalstudies@udel.edu and type “TB test” in the subject line if you have any questions.