10/13/2026
Starting a new job often means paperwork, an ID badge photo... and sometimes a TB test. 🩹 If TB screening is part of your onboarding, don’t worry. It’s usually a simple process at Coastal Urgent Care of Baton Rouge!
Our latest blog tells you what you need to know about TB testing. Check it out at https://coastaluc.com/health-blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-get-a-tb-test-for-employment/.
For most people, it’s a simple skin prick with a follow-up visit 48 to 72 hours later to have it read. And since TB is relatively rare in the U.S., chances are, even if your test is positive, you don’t have an active infection and can’t get anyone else sick.
In Louisiana, TB testing is required by state law for some workers, and many other employers require it to safeguard their employees. Either way, it's worth understanding the who, what, when, where, why and how of TB testing before you drop in for one!
And when you’re ready, Coastal Urgent Care can help. Walk in or book online at https://coastaluc.com/find-a-clinic/baton-rouge/.