Tuberculosis testing in Bangladesh
Updated 16 February 2024
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Your test must be from a clinic approved by the Home Office. We will not accept a TB test certificate from a clinic we have not approved.
Chittagong
Green Crescent Medical Diagnostic
H. No. 15/2
Road # 4
Khulshi Hill
Diplomatic Area
Chittagong
Telephone:
- +880 233 445 4481
- +880 233 445 2324
- +880 178 655 3377
- +880 179 619 9638
Email:
Website: www.greencrescentmedicaldiagnostic.com
Operating hours: Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph, such as a passport, national ID card or Refugee Asylum Seeker Card
- a photocopy of your identification
- the TB test fee
- any previous chest X-ray and medical reports related to TB
Test fees
| 11 years and above | Below 11 years | Further investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Taka 5500 | Taka 3500 | Taka 14000 |
Additional information
Do not wear jewellery, as a chest X-ray will require removal of any metallic items. Wear cotton clothes. Children or applicants who need assistance may be accompanied.
Dhaka
Green Crescent Health Services
60 Park Road
Baridhara Diplomatic Zone
Dhaka-1212
Telephone:
- +880 258 810 486
- +880 222 226 2384
- +880 258 817 335
- +880 174 238 8854
- +880 131 584 8055
- +880 191 135 2247
Email:
Website: www.greencrescentmedicalbd.com
Operating hours: Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
No pre-appointment required. For further information, contact our office numbers. Our representative will be happy to answer your questions.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph, such as a passport, national ID card or Refugee Asylum Seeker Card
- a photocopy of your identification
- the TB test fee
- any previous chest X-ray and medical reports related to TB
Test fees
| 11 years and above | Below 11 years | Further investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Taka 5500 | Taka 3500 | Taka 14000 |
Additional information
The fee is not refundable if the person tests positive for TB, decides not to travel to the UK, or if their visa is refused. The test fee does not include treatment.
Children will be given a certificate after a questionnaire and physical exam.
If there is any indication of TB, a chest X-ray will be carried out along with other follow up tests, in line with UK regulations.
Do not wear jewellery, as a chest X-ray will require removal of any metallic items. Wear cotton clothes. Children or applicants who need assistance may be accompanied.
IOM Migration Health Assessment Clinic
Ground & First Floors
House: 13/A
Road: 136
Gulshan-1
Dhaka 1212
Telephone:
- +880 171 306 6230
- +880 173 030 9825
- +880 132 282 1860
- +880 132 282 1861
- +880 132 282 1885
Email: DhakaHA@iom.int
Operating hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph, such as a passport, national ID card or Refugee Asylum Seeker Card
- the TB test fee
- if you have had TB in the past or have any other lung disease, you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and X-ray results
Test fees
| 11 years and above | Below 11 years | Below 11 years - follow up investigation |
|---|---|---|
| 85 USD | 30 USD | 85 USD |
The fee must be paid in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) directly at clinic. The US dollar (USD) amount will be converted to Bangladeshi Taka based on the IOM official exchange rate. The cost of the test is in addition to the visa application fee.
The fee is not refundable if the person tests positive for TB or decides not travel to the UK, or their visa is refused.
The test fee does not cover treatment if you already have TB.
All children will need to initially have a certificate which will be issued after a questionnaire and physical exam. If there is any indication of TB, a chest X-ray will be conducted along with other follow up tests.
Sylhet
Green Crescent MediLab
Time Square Building
Shibgonj Point
Sub-City
Sonarpara
Sylhet
Telephone:
- +880 299 664 1601
- +880 299 664 1602
- 0174 256 4432
- 0131 584 7779
Email:
Website: www.greencrescentmedilabbd.com
Operating hours: Saturday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
No pre-appointment is required.
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph, such as a passport, national ID card or Refugee Asylum Seeker Card
- a photocopy of your identification
- the TB test fee
- any previous chest X-ray and medical reports related to TB
Test fees
| 11 years and above | Below 11 years | Further investigation |
|---|---|---|
| Taka 5500 | Taka 3500 | Taka 14000 |
The test fee is not refundable if you test positive for TB, decide not travel to the UK, or your visa is refused.
The test fee does not include treatment for TB.
Additional information
Do not wear jewellery, as a chest X-ray will require removal of any metallic items. Wear cotton clothes. Children or applicants who need assistance may be accompanied.
Children will do a questionnaire and have a physical exam. They will get a certificate if there is no indication of TB. If there is any indication of TB, they will need to have a chest X-ray and other follow up tests.
IOM Migration Health Assessment Clinic
Medi-Aid Heart Centre
South Dorga Gate (Near Minar)
Dorga Moholla
Sylhet 3100
Telephone:
- +880 171 306 6230
- +880 173 030 9825
- +880 132 282 1860
- +880 132 282 1861
- +880 132 282 1885
Email: DhakaHA@iom.int
Operating hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm
What you should bring with you
- valid identification which contains your photograph, such as a passport, national ID card or Refugee Asylum Seeker Card
- the TB test fee
- if you have had TB in the past or have any other lung disease, you should provide details of your previous screening and, if possible, your medical notes and X-ray results
Test fees
| 11 years and above | Below 11 years | Below 11 years - follow up investigation |
|---|---|---|
| 85 USD | 30 USD | 85 USD |
The fee must be paid in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) directly at clinic. The US dollar (USD) amount will be converted to Bangladeshi Taka based on the IOM official exchange rate. The cost of the test is in addition to the visa application fee.
The fee is not refundable if the person tests positive for TB or decides not travel to the UK, or their visa is refused.
The test fee does not cover treatment if you already have TB.
All children will need to initially have a certificate which will be issued after a questionnaire and physical exam. If there is any indication of TB, a chest X-ray will be conducted along with other follow up tests.