The DC TB Control Program’s mission is to provide TB prevention and control services to District residents, resulting in the decline, and eventual elimination, of TB disease in the District. The DC TB Control Program is located within the DC Health and Wellness Center.
TB Control Program
DC Health and Wellness Center
77 P Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone:(202) 741-7692
Fax (202) 724-2363
The DC TB Clinic is a specialty clinic and sees persons who have tuberculosis or have a suspected diagnosis of tuberculosis, as well as persons who have come in close contact with someone diagnosed with TB disease. While an appointment is not needed to be seen at the clinic, you must bring a written referral from a health care provider. The clinic does not perform routine TB screening, such as those for job or school admission. The clinic provides diagnostic and medical management of persons who have been diagnosed with or are suspected as having TB. Specific services include IGRA testing for close contacts to tuberculosis and high risk individuals, chest x-rays, sputum collection, medical management including treatment, and case management.
Hours of Operation:
Monday
9 am – 3 pm * clinic closed from 12-1 pm
chest X-rays, TB blood tests, TSTs
Tuesday
9 am – 3 pm * clinic closed from 12-1 pm
chest X-rays, TB blood tests, TSTs
Wednesday
9 am – 3 pm * clinic closed from 12-1 pm
chest X-rays, TB blood tests, TSTs
Thursday
9 am – 11 am
chest X-rays, TB blood tests, no TSTs
Friday
9 am – 3 pm * clinic closed from 12-1 pm
chest X-rays, TB blood tests, TSTs
NOTE: No TST testing on Fridays if Monday is a holiday. There are no walk-ins for Chest X-rays (appointment only)
Patients must have a referral and proof of positive TB test (IGRA or TST) information if applicable. For instance, if a TST test was performed and had a positive result, the referral should have the date the TST was placed, the date it was read, and the size of the positive reading. If an IGRA or TB blood test was performed and had a positive result, the patient should bring a copy of the lab test result. If the patient already had chest X-ray done, the patient must bring a copy of the chest X-ray and reading, along with any other supporting documentation.
TB Reports and Helpful Links
The DC Health and Wellness Center offers free IGRAs and tuberculosis (TB) evaluation for Uniting for Ukraine beneficiaries to complete their medical screening. Make an appointment today! Call the DC Health and Wellness Center at 202-741-7692 and mention “U4U”.
DC Specific Material (reporting TB in the DC Metropolitan Area)
- Dear Colleague Letter: 2019 NTCA/CDC Healthcare Personnel TB Guideline Changes (6/2019)
- Presentation for Infection Control Professionals on Updated 2019 Guidelines for Health Care Personnel Screening (6/2019)
- Pre-Placement TB Screening for Healthcare Personnel Sample Form with Algorithm [PDF] (6/2019)
- Pre-Placement TB Screening for Healthcare Personnel Sample Form with Algorithm [DOC] (6/2019)
- Annual Epidemiology and Surveillance Reports for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and Tuberculosis Reports
- Basic TB Facts
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention TB website
Guidelines:
- Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment of U.S. Health Care Personnel (6/2019)
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding 2019 Health Care Personnel TB Screening Guidelines (6/2019)
- Update of Recommendations for Use of Once-Weekly Isoniazid-Rifapentine Regimen to Treat Latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection (6/2018)
- Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Children and Adults (1/2017)
- Treatment of Drug-Susceptible Tuberculosis (8/2016)
- Managing Drug Interactions in the Treatment of HIV-Related Tuberculosis (6/2013)
- Updated Guidelines for Using Interferon Gamma Release Assays to Detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection (6/2010)
- Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Correctional and Detention Facilities (7/2006)
- Guidelines for the Investigation of Contacts of Persons with Infectious Tuberculosis (12/2005)