Clinic services include tuberculin skin tests, chest x-rays and TB treatment.
Clinic Hours
- Full Service Clinic: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m., by appointment only at 2100 Washington Blvd., 2nd floor (Sequoia Plaza)
- Tuberculin skin tests/readings only are also available Tuesdays (3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.) and Fridays (7:30 a.m.–11 a.m.) at 2100 Washington Blvd., 2nd floor (Sequoia Plaza)
Eligibility
Arlington residents
How to Apply
For information or to schedule an appointment:
- Call 703-228-4980
- Go to 2100 Washington Blvd., 2nd floor (Sequoia Plaza)
Documents Required
Proof of address
Phone Numbers
- Call 703-228-4980
- 703-228-4982 FAX
- 703-228-1298 TTY
About Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. As a result, two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB disease. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.
Tuberculosis is spread when a person with active pulmonary TB disease coughs. Risk factors include prolonged contact (~8 hours or more) with a person with TB disease, or travel to an area with high a TB burden.
This mandated Arlington Public Health program serves two populations:
- Active TB disease: those infected with TB bacteria with symptoms of TB disease. Those with pulmonary TB can spread TB to others.
- Latent TB infection (LTBI): those infected with TB bacteria who are without symptoms and cannot spread it to others. Progression from latent to active TB is most likely in children, those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, and those recently infected.