Phlebotomy

• The course fee is $50.00 for the cost of consumable supplies used during the skill development exercises.
• The cost for the mandatory drug screen is $30.00
• The estimated total cost for required immunizations and/or blood testing ranges from $100.00-$300.00 (depending on health insurance coverage)
  • Typically, lowest costs can be found at any state health department
  • Required screenings and immunizations are also offered at reasonable cost at the UT Booth Wellness Center

Students taking this course are required to meet certain health and safety standards. The following requirements are mandatory and must be completed by deadlines given upon course registration.

Screenings

• Drug screen
• Tuberculosis (TB): Either of the following TB tests performed within the past 12 months is acceptable:
  • Blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT.TB) with negative result
  • Proof of two separate TB skin tests (administered at least 7 days apart and within 1-3 weeks of each other), both with negative result

Immunizations

• Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccinations and a positive antibody titer (showing immunity/reactivity) demonstrated by a lab report