Contact: Erin Coulter
Program Coordinator
(520) 243-7804
Erin.Coulter@pima.gov
Due to a national shortage of the Tubersol solution used for tuberculosis (TB) skin testing, the Pima County Health Department is following the guidelines of the Arizona Department of Health Services and temporarily suspending routine screenings normally offered at clinics as of April 15, 2013.
“By temporarily suspending routine screening for work, school, or in-home childcare businesses, the Health Department will ensure sufficient stock of Tubersol for testing those with symptoms, individuals from countries with high incidence of TB, or those who have compromised immunity,” said Dr. Francisco García, Health Department Director.
Health Department officials are uncertain when additional supply of the Tubersol solution will be made available but additional updates will follow on when routine screenings will be reinstated.
For more information, call the Health Department’s Tuberculosis Clinic at (520) 243-8450. Routine TB skin testing is available through other providers in the community. Contact any of the following for more details:
Concentra (520) 889-9574
(520) 881-0050
(520) 293-7250 |
MBI (520) 807-1060 |
Minute Clinic
(866) 389-2727 |
Sunnyside Medi Center
(520) 750-8855 |
Take Care Clinic
(520) 745-2277 |
U.S. Health Works
(520) 628-4340 |
TB skin testing is also available through local community health care centers, but you may need to be an established client first. Call for details.
Marana Health Center
(520) 682-4111 |
St. Elizabeth’s
(520) 628-7871 |
United Community Health
(520) 407-5600 |