TB testing in Mesa, AZ includes the TB skin test (PPD), read 48 to 72 hours after placement; the 2-step TB test, two skin tests
1 to 3 weeks apart; and the QuantiFERON Gold blood test, done in one visit.
How It Works:
TB skin tests aren't placed on Thursdays, since the reading would fall on a weekend.
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Not sure which test to book?
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Your paperwork names a test? Book that exact one
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Starting healthcare work or nursing school? 2-Step TB Test or Blood Test
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Need it done in one visit or have a deadline? QuantiFERON Blood Test
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Had the BCG vaccine? QuantiFERON Blood Test
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Just need a basic TB test for a job? TB Skin Test
Pick Your Mesa TB Test
TB Skin Test (PPD) · 2-Step TB Test · QuantiFERON® Gold
2-Step TB Test
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Two PPD Placements, 1–3 Weeks Apart – First placement with reading, then a second placement weeks later with its own reading
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Catches Older TB Exposure – The two-step method detects prior infection a single test can miss, gold standard for baseline screening
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Healthcare & Nursing School Required – Standard requirement for new healthcare workers, nursing program entry, and clinical staff onboarding
Where Can I Get a TB Test in Mesa?
Right here at our Quick Test walk-in lab, on East University Drive at Power Road in East Mesa, minutes from US-60 and Loop 202. Walk in or book online Monday through Friday, with no doctor's order or insurance is needed.
We offer TB skin test, 2-step test, or QuantiFERON blood test for work clearance, school, or travel.
A skin test takes just a few minutes to place, and you'll return 48 to 72 hours later to have it read by our staff. A test that isn't read in that window doesn't count, so plan your return visit before you leave. We don't place skin tests on Thursdays: the reading would land on a weekend when we're closed.
Have a start date coming up? The QuantiFERON blood test takes one visit, with results sent to your patient portal, so there's no return trip to schedule.
Serving: Mesa · Gilbert · Queen Creek · Apache Junction · San Tan Valley · Chandler · Tempe
How Much Does a TB Test Cost Without Insurance?
At Quick Test, a TB skin test is $35, and that price includes your return reading.
Many places charge a separate fee to read your TB skin test, so the price you see isn't always the price you pay.
A 2-step TB test is $70, and the QuantiFERON Gold blood test is $135. You don't need insurance or a doctor's order, and there's no visit fee added at checkout.
Retail clinics often charge $60 to $75 for a skin test, sometimes billed as separate placement and reading charges, and urgent care centers commonly charge $75 or more plus a office visit. TB blood tests often cost $150 to $350 without insurance.
Here, every price is posted up front, so you know your total before you walk in.
Which TB Test Do I Need: 1-Step, 2-Step, or Blood Test?
Start with your paperwork. Most employers and schools say which test they accept.
1-Step TB Skin Test (PPD or Mantoux)
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The most common and affordable option
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Best for a single job or school requirement
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Read 48 to 72 hours after it's placed
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Two skin tests, given 1 to 3 weeks apart
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Recommended by the CDC as a baseline for healthcare workers and anyone tested again over time
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The first test "wakes up" an older immune response, so the second gives a reliable result
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One visit, no return trip to have it read
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Preferred by the CDC if you've had the BCG vaccine, which can cause a false positive on a skin test
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Doesn't need a second step, so it can replace a 2-step in a single visit
Want to learn more about TB and how each test works? Read our guide, Tuberculosis (TB) and the Importance of Testing.
Why Mesa Trusts Quick Test Health Services®
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Skin test reading included, no separate fee
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One-visit blood test for tight deadlines
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TB test, physical, and titers in one trip
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Walk in lab, no appointment or doctor's order needed
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Locally owned in East Mesa
Can I Get a TB Test, Physical, and Titers in the Same Visit?
Yes. Our walk-in lab is a one-stop shop for healthcare compliance, so you can get everything done in one trip.
Nursing schools, healthcare employers, and staffing agencies often require all three before your start date, and we can get you cleared in one visit.
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TB test: we place your skin test or draw your blood test
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Physical: a quick in-office exam, finished by our licensed provider by telehealth
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Titers: we draw your blood to check immunity to MMR, varicella, and hepatitis B
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Bring any forms your employer or school gave you
Common Questions
How long does a TB test take for work clearance? A skin test takes two visits, 48 to 72 hours apart. A 2-step takes 1 to 3 weeks. The blood test takes one visit, with results in about 2 to 3 business days.
Can I get a TB test while pregnant or breastfeeding? Yes. The CDC says both the TB skin test and blood test are safe during pregnancy. Check with your doctor or OB provider first if you have questions about your health or pregnancy. Source: CDC, TB and Pregnancy
Can I get my TB test and titers at the same visit? Yes. Our Student Immunity Panel checks MMR, varicella, and hepatitis B in the same visit.