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New Jersey: Tuberculosis (TB) Test Requirement

Learn about TB test requirements for onboarding, including when past results are accepted, how to get a new test, where to complete it, how to submit it, and special rules for New Jersey.

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Do I need to complete a new TB test?

If you have documentation of a negative TB test completed within the last six (6) months, you do not need to complete a new TB test. Simply upload a copy of your previous negative TB test results to your onboarding portal.

If you do not have a negative TB test from the past six (6) months, you will need to complete a new TB test.

How do I complete a new TB test?

  1. Print the TB Test Form and complete only the Patient Information section at the top.

  2. Take the completed form to your primary care physician or a healthcare clinic (such as CVS, Walgreens, or another medical provider) to have the TB test administered and read.

  3. Appointments may be required. When scheduling, let the provider know the test is for employment purposes.

  4. Once your healthcare provider has completed the form, upload it to your onboarding portal.

What if my TB test is positive?

If your TB test result is positive, additional documentation may be required based on state regulations.

New Jersey Applicants: New Jersey requires a chest X-ray to determine whether the TB is latent. Please note that TB testing and any related expenses are not reimbursed for applicants in New Jersey.

Will I be reimbursed for the cost of my TB test?

Reimbursement eligibility varies by state and client requirements.

New Jersey Applicants: TB testing and related expenses are not reimbursed.

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