CDC IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS: Technical Instructions for Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Using Cultures and Directly Observed Therapy October 1, 2009 Table of Contents Preface i Tuberculosis Screening Tuberculosis Screening Results and Travel Clearance Tuberculosis Treatment 13 Waivers 16 Tuberculosis Treatment Monitoring .17 Contacts of Tuberculosis Cases .18 Tuberculosis Classifications and Descriptions 21 Documentation 23 APPENDIX A Glossary of Abbreviations 24 APEENDIX B Definitions 25 APPENDIX C Sputum Collection 27 APPENDIX D Useful Web Links .28 APPENDIX E Additional Instuctions for Large Refugee Resettlements 29 APPENDIX F Pre-Departure Evalution 30 APPENDIX G Tuberculosis Indicators 31 Index 35 Figures FIGURE 1: Tuberculosis screening medical examination for applicants in countries with a WHO-estimated tuberculosis incidence rate