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Tuberculosis Test (Mantoux)

What is it?
Tuberculosis is most commonly transmitted via droplet infection. BCG vaccination is recommended for travellers under 16 years of age who will be living or working with local people for a prolonged period of time (three months or more). Following individual risk assessment, vaccination may also be considered for travellers under the age of 35 years who may be at high risk through their occupation abroad e.g. healthcare workers.

TB Test (Mantoux)
One skin test : Day 1 and 48 hours later a test reading for results

Cost Per Test
£45.00

 

 

 

 

 

For further disease and country recommendations information visit: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk

 

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