After extensive discussions with CDC colleagues, we can see that there is no evidence of cross-reaction between an IGRA and a vaccine. This recommendation is a holdover from TSTs and live virus vaccines in the 1970s.

We also are not delaying any testing or onboarding.

Wendy

Wendy Thanassi MA, MD, MRO

Chief, Occupational Health Service

Palo Alto VA Health Care System

cell 650-650-380-1131

Associate Professor, Affiliated

Epidemiology and Population Health Sciences

BC: Emergency Medicine

Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Stanford, CA 94305

From: MCOH-EH <mcoh-eh-bounces@mylist.net> On Behalf Of Giovannetti, Mary
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [MCOH-EH] [EXTERNAL] HCP Baseline TB Testing for Onboarding Deferral 4 Weeks Post completion of 2 dose COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

We are not delaying. We are going ahead and drawing the QFT, then repeat 4 weeks after vaccination. We have not seen any effect on results. 

Mary C Giovannetti, DNP, APRN, FNP

Manager/Nurse Practitioner| Employee Health

Physician's Center, 100 East Wood St., Suite 204 | Spartanburg, SC 29303

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e: mgiovannetti@srhs.com | w: SpartanburgRegional.com

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Subject: [EXTERNAL] [MCOH-EH] HCP Baseline TB Testing for Onboarding Deferral 4 Weeks Post completion of 2 dose COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

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Hello~

If you are using IGRA for baseline TB testing, are you deferring at onboarding or entry into your facility until the HCP is 4 weeks post completion of a two dose mRNA?

If you are not delaying, do you feel the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine could have had a potential effect on any HCP IGRA test results during the first 4 weeks after COVID-19 vaccination?

Thank you!

Kristie K. Fiorella, RN, M.S., COHN-S

Manager, Employee Health

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