Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic

The Pasadena Public Health Department Tuberculosis (TB) Clinic provides tuberculosis screening, treatment services and case management to control and prevent transmission of tuberculosis in the Pasadena community. If tuberculosis is detected, a patient will receive: 

• A medical check-up by a doctor who specializes in pulmonary lung diseases
• Chest X-ray
• Close follow-up "case management" by a Public Health Nurse (PHN) throughout the course of treatment
• Prescribed medicine
• Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) by trained staff

Case Management

Case management is a process that coordinates resources and referrals for patients to support them in appropriately managing their TB disease.

Directly Observed Therapy

Under Directly Observed Therapy (DOT), clinic staff assists patients with taking prescribed medicines to treat TB disease by directly observing them take their medicines. This helps to ensure compliance so the correct dose is taken at the correct time, for the entire course of treatment.

The goal of DOT is to prevent:

1. Development of drug resistance and
2. Transmission of infection or disease.

Screening Hours, Clinic Hours and Appointments

TB Screening Hours (Walk-Ins Only) 

Monday: 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:15 am – 11:00 am and 1:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Clinic Hours for Walk-Ins and Appointments 

Patients can walk in on Tuesday 8:00 am – 11:00 am and 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

To make an appointment, please call (626) 744-6024.

TB Clinic Fees (as of August 1, 2011)

TB Clearance for Immigrants (Including X-Rays) = $89.00

Regular Exam/Employment Clearance (Including X-Rays) = $49.00

TB Skin Test = $15.00

TB Record Replacement = $10.00