State and Federal laws require that all individuals teaching or working with children must obtain a Tuberculosis Clearance prior to employment. You can obtain the clearance from your personal doctor (for a small fee) or free from the Los Angeles County Health Department. There is a 3-days wait between the actual testing and the review of the results. To find the facility nearest to you or for more information:


Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Tuberculosis Control Program
2615 S. Grand Avenue, Room 507
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 744-6160