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Tuberculosis Testing

To ensure a healthy campus and healthy students Wayne State University is requiring mandatory Tuberculosis (TB) testing for new and continuing international students. Outlined below is information about the testing processes and information.

Information and Frequently Asked Questions

Am I required to be tested?
How can I be tested?
How much will the testing cost?
What will happen if I do not have the TB test?
I already had a TB test. Can I meet the requirement by bringing documentation?
What is the process for testing?
Will the TB test results affect my visa or student status?
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
 

 

Am I required to be tested?
  You must be tested for TB if:
  • You are an entering WSU international student with an F-1 or J-1 visa type and WSU issued your Form I-20 or DS-2019
Or...
  • You are a continuing WSU international student with an F-1 or J-1 visa type and have not been tested under the new policy.
Or...
  • You are a continuing WSU international student with an F-1 or J-1 visa type and have left the United States for more than 30 days.
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How can I be tested?
 

If you need to be screened, you can schedule your appointment by contacting the Campus Health Clinic http://health.wayne.edu.

Campus Health Center
Helen DeRoy Apartment Bldg
5200 Anthony Wayne Dr., Suite 115
Detroit, MI 48202
(PH) 313-577-5041 (Note: Even if you are in the 313 area code, you must dial 1-313-577-5041)
(FAX) 313-577-9581
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How much will the testing cost?
  The cost of a TB blood test will be billed to your health insurance. If you have purchased Chartis Health Insurance, there will be no fee charged for the TB blood test. If you have another insurance provider, Campus Health Center will bill them for the cost of your test. If there is any portion of the test that is not covered by your insurance, you will be billed for that amount. Without insurance, the TB blood test cost $60. The clinic accepts, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, money orders, and Wayne State One Card. Depending on your TB test result, you may also need a chest x-ray. These added tests will be billed to your insurance and you will be responsible for payment of any charges not covered by your insurance.
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What will happen if I do not have the TB test?
  A hold will be placed on your student account which will prevent future term registration until you have met the TB testing requirements. The Campus Health Center will provide the Office of International Students and Scholars a list of students who have completed TB testing. Your test results are not released to anyone without your specific written permission.
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I already had a TB test. Can I meet the requirement by bringing documentation?
  It depends on when you had the test and what type of test it was.

Please contact the Campus Health Center at 313-577-5041 (Note: Even if you are in the 313 area code, you must dial 1-313-577-5041) and speak to one of the nurse practitioners, or you can send an email to campushealth@wayne.edu to see if the test you've already taken will meet the requirement.
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What is the process for testing?
 

You will make an appointment, or visit one of the walk-in testing sessions. A nurse practitioner will go over any documentation you may bring, and administer the test, if needed.


If the test was administered, three days later you will report back to the clinic to receive the test results. It is at this visit your hold release documentation will be provided to you.

The hold release document must be presented to the OISS office to have the hold officially removed.
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Will the TB test results affect my visa or student status?
  Having TB will NOT affect your visa or student status. Students who have TB infection are not discriminated against in any way. WSU must report cases of active TB (not inactive TB) to county health departments for investigation of possible transmission to others. Otherwise, health records at WSU are confidential and cannot be released without patient consent. Your TB test result will not appear on your academic documents.
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Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
  You may contact the Campus Health Center at 313-577-5041 (Note: Even if you are in the 313 area code, you must dial 1-313-577-5041) and speak to one of the nurse practitioners, or you can send an email to campushealth@wayne.edu and a response will be provided within 24 hours.
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