Testing - TB / Lead / Pregnancy

Testing Programs 

We at the Hamilton County Health Department value the health and well being of those who use our facility.  We encourage the residents of Hamilton County to practice social distancing, and to stay home when sick.    

Tuberculosis (TB) Mantoux Tests 

Tests are given on Monday and Tuesday 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM either by appointment or walk-in.  To schedule an appointment call 317-776-8500 and ask to speak to a nurse.  You must return on Thursday of the same week as instructed to have the TB test read. Automated appointment reminders will be sent by phone or text to those who schedule an appointment.   

1. Mask must be worn, and social distancing must be maintained.
2. The cost is $20 for this service.  We accept cash, credit, or debit payments. There is a small convenience fee when using credit or debit cards.  

• TB tests are not given the week of Thanksgiving or the last 2 weeks of the year, and our office is closed for all government holidays.

 If the reason you are getting a TB test is due to exposure to an active case of TB, please call our office at 317-776-8500 to discuss with a nurse.

Who should be screened for TB?

• Close contacts of persons known or suspected to have TB, i.e. those sharing the same household or other enclosed environments
• Persons infected with HIV
• Persons who have certain clinical conditions known to increase the risk for disease if infection occurs
• Persons with a history of inadequately treated TB
• Persons who inject illicit drugs
• Residents and employees of high-risk congregate settings (i.e. nursing homes, correctional facilities, mental institutions, other long-term care facilities, and homeless shelters)
• Health-care workers who serve high-risk clients
• Persons born outside the U.S. and Canada, including children. Prior vaccination with BCG is not a contraindication for testing, nor does it affect the treatment protocol.
• Some medically under-served, low-income populations, including high-risk racial and ethnic groups
• Infants, children, and adolescents exposed to adults in high-risk categories
• Locally defined high prevalence groups (substance abusers, migrant workers, the homeless)

Required Tests

TB tests are required for the following jobs:

• Employees of licensed child care facilities
• Foster parents/family
• Community Corrections (Work Release)

Please call our office at 317-776-8500 if you have questions regarding if you should receive a TB Mantoux skin test.

HIV Testing

Hamilton County Health Department offers free anonymous HIV testing for anyone at risk. This test does include a pre- and post-test counseling sessions. The Ora-Sure test is used. Please call our office 317-776-8500 to schedule a confidential appointment.

Pregnancy Tests

Free and confidential pregnancy testing is offered in our office on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, by appointment. A nurse will offer counseling and make appropriate referrals. Please call our office 317-776-8500 to schedule an appointment.

Lead Screening & Testing

Lead screening for children ages 6months through 6 years old is available (at no cost). If your child has been exposed to lead or is at risk, please call our office 317-776-8500 to schedule an appointment for testing.  Lead screening and testing is also done during routine immunization clinic as necessary. 

To learn more about Lead Hazards and Health Protection, see the Lead Hazards page.