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Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing Policy

Adopted by: The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma
Effective date: August 16, 2007. Download a TB Certification Form here.

This Policy requires NEW faculty and staff who meet any of the criteria listed below to provide evidence of Tuberculosis testing to OU Health Services within six months prior to beginning employment. Additionally, ACTIVE EMPLOYEES who reside outside the United States continuously for more than eight weeks must also provide evidence of Tuberculosis testing to OU Health Services before returning to employment on-campus.

Who Must Comply:

  1. Those currently holding visas from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Green Card holders and naturalized citizens are not included in this criteria.
  2. Persons who have reside outside the United States for more than eight weeks continuously prior to continuing on-campus employment
  3. Those with health/medical conditions that suppress the immune system.
  4. Those with known exposure to someone with active Tuberculosis disease.

If any of these apply to you, you will need to comply with the Tuberculosis Testing Requirement

To Comply (all documents must be in English):

  1. Provide a medical record from a physician, clinic or hospital indicating that you have been tested for Tuberculosis withing six months prior to beginning employment OR;
  2. Provide documentation of a negative chest x-ray within six months prior to beginning employment OR;
  3. Receive a TB skintest at OU Health Services (cost is borne by employee) OR;
  4. Provide a medical record indicating successful treatment for TB disease.

The following procedure for the skin test must be used:

  1. 0.1 ml of Purified Protein Derivative, (Mantoux), solution intraderrnally to the inner forearm.
  2. Results must be read within 48-72 hours of administration.
  3. Documentation must include date given, date read and results of induration in mm. Please document zero if no reaction.

Please Note: Having received BCG vaccination does NOT exempt you from the testing requirement. If you have had a positive skin test, a chest x-ray is required to show the absence of active disease. If you have questions regarding TB testing, contact the TB Testing Office:Phone: 405-325-6039 - 620 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 73019-2091 Email:immunization@ou.edu

FAQs Related To This Policy Here.