Kalamazoo’s Go-To Spot for TB Testing
Walk-In TB Testing Available Now in Kalamazoo—Quick, Easy, and Affordable
At our clinic, TestSource Lab, in Kalamazoo, we’re proud to offer accessible, reliable TB testing for everyone in our community. Whether you’re getting tested for work, school, travel, or peace of mind, we make the process simple and stress-free.
We offer both TB skin tests (Mantoux tuberculin skin test) and the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold blood test, so you can choose the option that suits your needs best. No appointment necessary—just walk in when it’s convenient for you.
Our testing process is:
- Quick – We’ll have you in and out in no time.
- Easy – Our professional staff will guide you through every step.
- Affordable – We believe peace of mind shouldn’t break the bank.
Come see us today and take care of your health with confidence. Serving the greater Kalamazoo area with care you can count on.
Gabrielle Benenson
This technician is in the process of correctly placing a Mantoux tuberculin skin test in this recipient’s forearm, which will cause a 6mm to10mm wheal, i.e., a raised area of skin surface, to form at the injection site.
The Mantoux tuberculin skin test is used to evaluate people for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. In the United States, this skin test consists of an intradermal injection of exactly one tenth of a milliliter (mL) of tuberculin, which contains 5 tuberculin units. Correct placement of this intradermal injection involves inserting the needle bevel slowly at a 5° to 15° angle. The needle bevel is advanced through the epidermis, the superficial layer of skin, approximately 3mm so that the entire bevel is covered and lies just under the skin. A tense, pale wheal that is 6 to 10mm in diameter appears over the needle bevel.
