Hamilton TB Testing Clinic

By Specialist & Walk-In-Clinic
  • We offer TB skin Test ( Step 1 & Step 2).
  • Walk in anytime from 8 am to 5pm All week except Wednesday.
  • Or call in to book a date and time for the test.
  • We do TB Skin Tests for Work, School, Employment,Co-op Work, or Placement Long term care homes or nursing homes work or placement, PSW work or placement by school, early childcare education workers or for placement.
  • Services offered in English, اردو, हिंदी and ਪੰਜਾਬੀ.
905-979-2352

Medical Specialist

Modern Equipment

Qualified Team

Flexible Schedule

Why Choose Our Clinic for PPD Testing?

  • Fast, reliable appointments
  • Experienced medical staff
  • Same-day PPD placement availability
  • Full medical evaluation for positive results
905-979-2352

What to Expect with a PPD Test — TB Skin Testing at Our Clinic

At our clinic, we offer comprehensive PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) skin testing for tuberculosis (TB) screening. This test is often required for employment, school, healthcare work, or immigration medical assessments.

Step 1: First Visit — Medical Assessment & PPD Test Placement

  • Our healthcare provider will review your medical history, TB risk factors, and previous test results.
  • A small amount of PPD solution is injected under the top layer of skin on your forearm.
  • You may see a small, raised bump at the injection site. This is normal.

Step 1: Second Visit — PPD Test Reading (48–72 Hours Later)

  • You must return to the clinic within 48 to 72 hours.
  • We will measure any swelling (induration) at the test site.
  • The size of the reaction determines if your test result is positive or negative for TB exposure.

Step 2: Two-Step PPD Testing (If Required)

  • Second PPD Placement – At least 7 days after your first test, we will administer a second PPD injection.
  • Second Reading (48–72 Hours Later) – Just like the first test, you must return again within 48 to 72 hours after Step 2 placement to have the test site examined and measured.

If the PPD Test Is Positive — Chest X-Ray Evaluation

  • A positive PPD test means you may have been exposed to TB, but it does not mean you have active disease.
  • We will order a chest X-ray (CXR) to check for any signs of active TB.
  • If your chest X-ray is normal and you have no symptoms, most employers and institutions will allow you to work, as you do not have active pulmonary tuberculosis.

Head Office

574 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON L9C 2Y6, Canada

Phone

905-979-2352

Contact

[email protected]