10/13/2026
New job? 👋 If your employer requires TB screening before your first day, you've got options: a quick skin test (with a follow-up reading 48 to 72 hours later) or a one-visit blood test. We offer both at SouthStar Urgent Care - Zachary!
TB is pretty rare in the U.S., so there are many misconceptions about it. One myth worth busting: Louisiana's heat and humidity don't make TB spread more easily. 🌡️ TB spreads through close indoor contact, not the weather. And if your test result comes back positive, that almost always means a latent infection, not active, contagious TB.
Learn all about TB testing and your options for having it done on our latest blog, at https://gosouthstar.com/health-blog/understanding-employment-tb-tests-what-you-need-to-know/.
Need to check TB testing off your onboarding list? SouthStar Urgent Care can help. Walk in or book online at https://gosouthstar.com/find-a-clinic/zachary/.