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.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration and The Rt Hon Mark Harper
• Published: 25 September 2013
• Last updated: 7 May 2019 — See all updates

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UK tuberculosis technical instructions

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Details

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.

Published 25 September 2013
Last updated 7 May 2019 + show all updates

1. 7 May 2019

   Updated guidance.

2. 25 September 2013

   First published.