The University of Oklahoma

Tuberculosis Testing Policy

This policy requires students who meet any of the criteria below to provide evidence of having been tested for Tuberculosis within the six months prior to attending classes for the first time.

Who Must Comply

•          Students currently holding a visa from U.S. Immigration Service

•          A U.S. student who has resided outside the U.S. for > 8 weeks continuously prior to enrollment

•          Students with a health/medical condition that suppresses the immune system

•          Students with known exposure to someone with active tuberculosis disease

If any of these apply to you, you will need to comply with the Tuberculosis Testing Requirement.  For other students, this is a recommendation.

To Comply:  (All documents must be in English)

Provide a medical record from a physician, clinic or hospital indicating that you have been tested for Tuberculosis in the 6 months prior to enrollment.

OR

             Provide documentation of a negative chest x-ray in the 6 months prior to enrollment.

OR

             Receive a TB skin test at OU Health Services (at no cost to the student).

OR

                    Provide a medical record indicating successful treatment for TB disease.

The following procedure for the skin test must be used:

                    •      0.1 ml of Purified Protein Derivative, (Mantoux), solution intradermally to the inner forearm.

                    •      Results must be read within 48-72 hours of administration.

                    •      Documentation must include date given, date read and results of induration in mm.  Please          document zero if no reaction.

Please note: Having received BCG vaccination does NOT exempt you from the testing requirement.

If you have had a positive skin test, a chest x-ray is required to show the absence of active disease.

If you have questions regarding this policy, contact the TB Testing Office:

             Phone:                          405-325-6039

             Address:                      TB Testing Office

                                                     620 Elm Avenue

                                                     Norman, OK  73019-2091

             Email                            immunization@ou.edu