Reportable Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis Reporting, Guidelines and Resources

Illustration of person measuring tuberculin test of skin

Reporting positive TB skin tests or IGRAs

To report a positive skin test or IGRA for tuberculosis:

Fax the Positive TB Skin Test/IGRA Reporting Form with the follow-up chest x-ray report within seven days to 905-546-4078

Download the Positive TB Skin Test / IGRA Reporting Form (PDF, 225 KB)

Guidelines & Recommendations

Canadian Tuberculosis Standards. 8th edition IGRA Testing for LTBI: Physician Guidelines (BC Centre for Disease Control; Nov…

TST/IGRA Resources

Online TST/IGRA Interpreter

This tool estimates the risk of active tuberculosis for an individual with a tuberculin skin test reaction of 5mm and above, based on his or her clinical profile. It is intended for adults tested with standard tuberculin (5 TU PPDS or 2 TU RT-23) and/or a commercial Interferon Gamma release assay (IGRA).

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Date modified

May 19, 2023