Tuberculosis (TB) Compliance
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious and contagious illness caused by a bacteria.
While it usually attacks the lungs, it can affect any part of the body including the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. For these reasons, BU has the following TB compliance measures.
Required populations
Regardless of whether you’ve had a TB vaccine—certain student populations must meet TB compliance depending on their area of study, country of origin, and past history with TB:
Students in clinical programs
Students who have had a positive TB test or TB treatment in the past
International students from countries of high incidence
Any student who recently traveled to countries of high incidence
TB Testing at SHS
If TB testing is not available in your country, or you are unable to complete it before arriving at BU, you can make an appointment to be tested at SHS.
- Log into Patient Connect
- Select the option, Primary Care
- Select Ask a nurse a question and request an appointment for TB testing
A note about cost: For students enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), there is no cost for the TB blood test – it is covered by the insurance plan. For students enrolled in a different plan, we recommend you call your insurance provider to find out the cost for TB testing with SHS and our partner, LabCorp.
How to submit documentation of a negative TB test
- Log into Patient Connect
- Choose the Medical Clearances option on the left-hand side of the screen.
- Click the Update button to the right of Immunization Record.
- Click the Upload button.
- Select the document from your device.
- Click Save once completed.