Gilmer County

Health Department

Tuberculosis Testing and Risk Assessment

TB Testing is available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday between 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. We also investigate, treat, and manage cases of latent and active TB disease. Anyone who may have been exposed to tuberculosis can request a skin test. Positive skin test results may wish to get more extensive clinical testing. We provide education and do case investigation work to prevent disease transmission. The fee for testing is $25.00, check, cash or Credit (card processing may add a nominal fee). Walk-ins are welcome. Scheduling an appointment is encouraged to reduce wait times.

Latent & Active TB

Latent Tuberculosis (LTBI)

Definition: A state where the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) bacteria are present in the body but are not causing active disease.
Symptoms: Usually no symptoms.
Transmission: Not contagious.
Diagnosis: Skin test (PPD) or blood test (IGRA).
Treatment: Antibiotic therapy to prevent progression to active TB.

Active Tuberculosis (TB Disease)

Symptoms: Cough (lasting more than 3 weeks), fever, night sweats, weight loss, chest pain.

Transmission: Highly contagious through airborne droplets from coughs or sneezes.

Diagnosis: Chest X-ray, sputum test.

Treatment: Antibiotic therapy for several months.

Definition: A state where the TB bacteria are actively multiplying and causing disease.

Risk Assessment Form

If you have had recent contact with someone who has active TB, were born outside the US, or visited another country for 2 months or more, you may qualify for free testing. If you've lived or worked in a prison, jail, homeless shelter, or worked in a healthcare facility outside of WV you may also qualify.