Tuberculosis Testing

Incoming students from countries identified as high-risk for tuberculosis exposure will be required to have testing done at WMU’s health center. Sindecuse Health Center offers the highly-reliable Quantiferon Gold (QFG) test for M. tuberculosis exposure. 

The American College Health Association publishes an updated list of countries at high-risk for incidence of TB on an annual basis. Visit the ACHA web page for tuberculosis information and download the resource document.

International students will be asked to review this list before they arrive at Orientation. The plan international students are required to buy, GeoBlue, covers TB testing as a benefit with no out-of-pocket expense.

Students who are required to have this testing completed will be notified by email a few weeks into the semester they enter WMU.

If you have TB infection

Most people diagnosed with TB infection have inactive, latent TB, which cannot be transmitted and does not cause symptoms. Treatment with antibiotics is recommended in order to prevent active TB. Students can attend school normally. Active TB can be transmitted and is very serious, possibly causing permanent damage and even death. It is curable with appropriate medicine, and treatment with antibiotics is required. Students will not be allowed to attend school until you have a release from your medical provider.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site to learn more.