Lab & testing

Tuberculosis (TB) Test

Tuberculosis (TB/PPD) test in Houston, TX. For work and school, in Spanish, with affordable pricing.

Many jobs and schools require an up-to-date tuberculosis test. At Clínica Hispana Cruz #3 we administer it and read the result, with everything explained in Spanish.

What's included?

Tuberculosis skin test (PPD)
Return visit to read the result
Documentation of the result for your paperwork
Guidance if the result needs follow-up

Why it's required

Healthcare jobs, schools, paperwork and volunteering often require a current TB test. We help you meet the requirement without hassle.

Why choose Clínica Hispana Cruz #3?

We are a Hispanic and Latino clinic that cares for you 100% in Spanish, with no appointment needed and affordable pricing, no insurance required. Find your medical center near you at 5411 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096, open Monday through Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM. Our team treats every patient with respect, time and clear explanations.

Payment

You don't need health insurance. We offer affordable, transparent pricing and accept cash and cards. Ask us about the cost of your service before your visit.

Areas we serve

We care for patients across Houston, TX and the entire southwest side of the city: Meyerland, Braeswood, Westbury, Bellaire, Sharpstown, Gulfton and nearby communities.

Included in this service

Tuberculosis skin test (PPD)

Result reading

Useful for work and school

Care in Spanish

Ready to schedule your appointment?

Call us now or visit us — no appointment needed

+1 (832) 323-2330

Frequently Asked Questions

A small amount of fluid goes just under the skin of your forearm, and any reaction develops slowly. The medical team has to measure it in person during the reading window they give you when it's placed; a photo or your own measurement won't count for your paperwork. If you miss the reading, the test has to be redone.

Showering is fine; just pat the arm dry. Avoid scratching, covering it with a bandage or putting creams on it, since that can irritate the skin and confuse the reading. Mild itching is normal; just don't mark the area with a pen or rub it, and come to the reading with your arm uncovered.

A positive result means you've been exposed to the TB bacteria, not necessarily that you're sick; the BCG vaccine many people got as children can also play a role. The usual next step is a chest X-ray and a check for symptoms like a long-lasting cough or fever, with a referral arranged, and you get documentation for your paperwork.

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