Guidance

UK tuberculosis technical instructions

Explains the pre-departure screening programme for applicants to the UK and provides guidance for those who conduct tuberculosis (TB) screening.

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UK tuberculosis technical instructions

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Guidance instructs on the TB screening process for applicants, the categories of testing and the tests involved (for example, CXR and sputum). Also contains the consent form, medical record and referral letter.

Updates to this page

Published 25 September 2013
Last updated 7 May 2019 + show all updates
  1. Updated guidance.

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