Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Asked 5 months ago

How much does a tb test cost?

My company is asking for a TB test for a new project abroad. I want to get it done quickly, but I'm trying to figure out the expenses. How much does a TB test typically cost here in India?

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Deepak Singh Deepak Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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For a TB test, you're usually talking about either a skin test (Mantoux) or a blood test (IGRA). The skin test is cheaper, around 300-600 rupees. The blood test can be 2000-4000 rupees. Don't self-diagnose or rely on incomplete info; confirm with your doctor which test is needed and then ask the lab for exact costs.

Shweta Joshi Shweta Joshi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

The cost of a TB test depends on whether it's a skin test or a blood test. A skin test is typically around 300-600 rupees. A blood test (like IGRA) is more expensive, often in the range of 2500-4000 rupees. It's best to confirm with your doctor which test is most appropriate for your situation to avoid unnecessary expenses.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

A TB skin test is very affordable, usually 300-600 rupees. Blood tests are more, around 2000-4000. Hope this helps.

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Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

There are usually two main types of TB tests. The skin test (Mantoux) is cheaper, about 300-600 rupees. The blood test (IGRA) is more advanced and expensive, like 2500-4000 rupees. Depending on what your doctor suggested, the cost will vary. It's a good step to get clarity on your health.

Priya Rao Priya Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I totally get why you'd want to know the cost upfront. There are generally two types of TB tests. The skin test is quite affordable, usually around 300-600 rupees. The blood test is more advanced and costs more, often 2500-4000 rupees. It just depends on what your doctor recommends.

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Suresh Menon Suresh Menon Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

A TB test, ah, another one to add to the list! It depends if it's the skin test or the blood test. Skin test is usually around 400-600 rupees, quite reasonable. The blood test is fancy, can be 2500-3500 rupees. Just make sure you get the right one, don't want to waste money on the wrong test, right?

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