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TWU Student Tuberculosis Screening and Case Management Policy Requirements
New International Students and those considered to be international by TAC §21.25(c) (formerly, HB 1403)
or TEC 54.052 due to birth or residence outside of the U.S.
• Must complete the TB screening process prior to the first day of class.
• Must submit the TWU Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Requirement Form for New Students
o Individuals who answer YES to any risk factor for TB are required to have a TB Blood Test
o Individuals born, resided in, or traveled to countries at low risk for TB who also answer NO
to all risk factor questions submit only the completed Form (TB Blood Test not required)
• Tuberculin Skin Testing is NOT accepted for screening for these students
Tuberculosis Testing Procedure for those answering YES to any question on the Screening Form
• TB Blood Testing using T-Spot or QuantiFERON Gold required
o Testing must be done in the United States within 365 days prior to the first day of classes
upon entrance into TWU
o Acceptable sites for TB screening include TWU Student Health Services, TWU
subcontracted health clinics in Dallas and Houston, US licensed private physicians, and US
licensed medical clinics
o Students who have previously taken antibiotics for TB do not need a TB Blood Test, see
below for alternate requirements
• Students with negative TB Blood Test results submit test results with Form; no additional testing
required
• All students with positive TB blood test results must submit BOTH of the following:
o Chest x-ray results from x-ray obtained in the U.S. within 365 days prior to the first day of
classes upon entrance to TWU
o Completed Tuberculosis Clearance Statement signed by a U.S. licensed medical professional
• Students treated with antibiotics for TB infection (active or latent) in the past must submit ALL of
the following:
o Chest x-ray results from x-ray obtained in the U.S. within 365 days prior to the first day of
classes upon entrance to TWU
o Proof of antibiotic treatment, including duration of therapy
o Completed Tuberculosis Clearance Statement signed by a U.S. licensed medical professional
o New TB blood testing is not required
• Chest x-ray submission requires the following to meet compliance requirements
o Positive TB Blood Test results AND/OR proof of antibiotic treatment for TB with duration
of therapy
o Completed Tuberculosis Clearance Statement signed by U.S. licensed medical professional
o Chest x-ray and Statement without test results or proof of antibiotics is NOT accepted
• Non-compliance with this policy will prevent students from registering for classes.
For additional information, please refer to the TWU Student Tuberculosis Screening and Case Management
Policy https://servicecenter.twu.edu/TDClient/KB/ArticleDet?ID=34896
For questions, please call TWU Student Health Services at 940.898.3825 or visit TWU SHS website
https://www.twu.edu/student-health-services/tuberculosis-screening/
