The Island Tuberculosis Program (Island TB Program) is responsible for all tuberculosis prevention and control activities within Island Health.
Physicians requiring TB screening for patients starting on biological medications or symptomatic enquiries please organize a chest x-ray and fax a referral to the Island TB Program at 250-519-1505.
BC CDC TB Screening Form
Island Health TB Referral Form
NTM Prescription Referral Form
*The Island TB Program is not accepting new NTM client referrals at this time and will not provide ongoing NTM follow-up for your client based on this referral. The referral form is for prescription ONLY and it will need to be re-submitted annually for prescription renewal. Please see the NTM Service Letter for more information.
Services Available
Tuberculin Skin Testing
| Reason for skin test |
South Island |
Central & North Island
|
Cost |
| Symptomatic clients referred by a health care provider |
Referring physician please fax request to the Victoria - Island TB Program |
Call the closest Public Health Unit |
No charge |
| Household or close personal contacts of individuals with active TB |
Call the Victoria - Island TB Program |
Call the closest Public Health Unit |
No charge |
| Clients starting on biological medications |
Referring physician please fax request to the Victoria - Island TB Program |
Call the closest Public Health Unit |
No charge |
| Clients entering a treatment facility |
Call the Victoria - Island TB Program |
Call the closest Public Health Unit |
No charge |
| Volunteers (with volunteer agency letter) |
Call the Victoria - Island TB Program |
Call the closest Public Health Unit |
No charge |
| Requirement for education, employment or travel |
Contact your local travel clinic
Salt Spring Public Health Unit: Available for $40 fee.
|
Call the closest Public Health Unit |
Travel Clinics: Charges vary (up to $40+).
Public Health Clinics: $40 |
Other Services
These Services Provided at no cost unless indicated
| Service |
South Island |
North & Central Island |
| Management of latent and active TB cases |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
| Tuberculosis outbreak management |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
Chest X-rays for individuals with previous
positive tuberculin skin who have active MSP coverage |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
| Assessment of individuals with positive tuberculin skin tests |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
| Immigration surveillance screening. *May be costs associated with screening. |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
| Antibiotic therapy for tuberculosis infection and disease |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
| Educational resources for health care professionals |
Victoria TB Clinic |
Public Health Unit, outreach clinics, telehealth |
