Richmond TB Testing & Treatment Near You

Need TB testing near you in Richmond, TX? Get walk-in tuberculosis screening, skin tests, blood tests, and TB clearance at AFC Urgent Care.

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It most commonly affects the lungs, though in some cases it can spread to other parts of the body such as the spine, kidneys, or brain when not treated promptly.

TB can spread through the air when a person with active TB in the lungs coughs, sneezes, or speaks. Early diagnosis is important because proper treatment can control and cure the infection. Testing also helps protect family members, coworkers, classmates, and others in close contact.

Routine TB clearance is especially valuable for people in higher-risk environments, including healthcare professionals, students in clinical training programs, and individuals living or working in shared settings.

Common TB symptoms include:

• A cough lasting longer than 3 weeks
• Fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss
• Ongoing fatigue or weakness
• Coughing up blood (rare, but important to evaluate)

If you are worried about TB or another respiratory condition, visit us today.

Who Should Get Tested for TB?

TB testing is an important step for anyone who may have been exposed or who needs official clearance. You should consider testing if you have symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, unexplained weight loss, or night sweats, or if you were recently exposed to someone diagnosed with TB.

Additional common reasons for TB testing and treatment include:

• Employment in higher-risk settings: such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, or correctional facilities
• International travel or recent arrival: from countries where TB is more common
• School or employer requirements: including colleges, camps, volunteer programs, or workplaces needing TB clearance
• Healthcare training programs: such as nursing, medical assistant, EMT, or technician programs requiring testing before clinical rotations
• Shared housing environments: where infections may spread more easily

At AFC Urgent Care Richmond, we can also perform TB Testing & Treatment during your school physical, DOT physical, or general wellness visit. We offer on-site chest X-rays and lab services for convenient follow-up evaluation if additional screening is needed.

What to Expect at AFC Urgent Care Richmond

Getting TB clearance at AFC Richmond is simple and efficient. Here is what you can expect:

Check-In: Walk in anytime or pre-register online to save time. Our extended hours help fit testing into your schedule.

Testing: We offer two TB testing options, including a skin test and a blood test.

Skin Test (Mantoux PPD): A small amount of testing solution is placed under the skin of your forearm. You will return in 48 to 72 hours so the area can be checked.

Blood Test (IGRA): A small blood sample is taken and processed by a lab. Results are typically available within a few days.

Results and Next Steps: If your test is negative, your clearance is complete. If positive, a chest X-ray may be recommended to evaluate your lungs. We provide on-site X-rays for added convenience.

Treatment and Care: Our providers will explain your results clearly and help guide the next steps. If further treatment or specialist care is needed, we can help coordinate your care.

At AFC Richmond, we accept most insurance plans and offer affordable self-pay options so getting tested is easier and more accessible. Visit us today for TB testing and treatment.