A long-term solution: Evaluating TB blood tests for long-term care residents

Long-term care residents are at increased risk for TB infection and TB disease. Insufficient screening and prevention policies can put residents, employees and the community at risk for TB exposure. During this podcast, Rita Khoury, MD, Clinical Lab Director at Acculabs, NJ, will discuss strategies to reduce the risk of TB in long-term care facilities. She’ll also describe her experiences evaluating the efficacy and accuracy of TB blood tests as an alternative to traditional skin testing. You’ll learn about best practices for TB screening, CDC testing guidelines and the importance of TB prevention for both staff and residents.