Statcare is an Urgent Care walk in facility in Hicksville, Long Island.

Now open in Astoria, Queens!

You do not need an appointment. Just walk in and get seen!

Statcare is open all 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Statcare is staffed by experienced Emergency Room Providers.

We treat both adults and children of all ages.

Statcare is in-network as an urgent care with all major plans

(HIP, GHI, Emblem Health, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue

Shield, Oxford, United etc.)

Come and find out why Statcare urgent care is

Long Island's favorite PPD Testing facility serving

Nassau and Suffolk residents of Long Island for over 3 years.

PPD Test, Tb Test, Tuberculin Skin Test FAQ's

1. Why is a PPD needed?
2. Will my PPD be covered under my health insurance plan?
3. Do you do PPD's required for immigration?
4. Why is Statcare better than going to a regular medical practice for a PPD?
5. What if I got the PPD done elsewhere and merely want it read?
6. What happens at the first PPD visit? What can I expect for a PPD test related follow-up visit?
7. What if I have a positive PPD at the second visit?
8. What if I have a history of a positive PPD previously?

Why is a PPD needed?
The purpose of the PPD test is to diagnose exposure to tuberculosis (TB). PPD stands for purified protein derivative.
An annual PPD is required for everyone working in healthcare facilities to screen for exposure to TB.
For non-healthcare professionals, a PPD screening test may be required as part of a pre-employment physical or as an annual screening for exposure to tuberculosis.

Will my PPD be covered under my health insurance plan?
If you have insurance, this 'PPD screening' visit may be covered under your plan. If you do not have health insurance, we do accept cash and credit card payments.

Do you do PPD's required for immigration?
Yes, Statcare is a certified immigration medical exam facility. We do PPD testing and more. See our webpage for immigration medical exams (form I-693).

Why is Statcare better than going to a regular medical practice for a PPD?

Statcare is a one-stop facility for PPD testing and X-rays in Long Island. PPD testing is a 2-3 day affair and involves 2 visits which means you can't just get it done close to a weekend if your doctor's office will be closed.
However, Statcare offers the most convenience on Long Island when it comes to PPD's because:
- You don't need an appointment. Just walk in! Get the PPD testing done whenever it is convenient for you.
- You can return in 48-72 hours at a time convenient to you and have it read - all 7 days a week.
- Statcare is open every day, even on holidays. 7 days a week.
- Statcare is open all evenings. This makes it very convenient for you to come to our urgent care after work.
- Statcare has an X-Ray machine on-site. Need to get a Chest X-Ray? No problem! We can do it right away. All our X-Rays are read by a Radiologist. No trips to an X-Ray facility for a Chest X-Ray. No appointments either!
- Better still, we even complete your forms at the time of the reading of the tuberculin test and give it to you before you leave!

Any wonder why Long Island's healthcare professionals (nurses, nursing aides, home attendants) from Nassau and Suffolk come to us all year round for their annual TB test?
Statcare is a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) certified site for immigration physicals on Long Island.

What if I got the PPD done elsewhere and merely want it read?
If you had the PPD done elsewhere but need it read by us, you still need to register as a patient and a medical chart needs to be created. If you have prior records of a recent PPD test and merely want it transcribed, attested or updated; Statcare providers will complete it for you at the time of your visit.

What happens at the first PPD visit? What can I expect for a PPD test related follow-up visit?
If you have no prior history of the test or have had a negative PPD previously, then Statcare's medical professionals will inject the tuberculin protein under your forearm skin at the first visit. Once the PPD is administered you will need to return in 48-72 hours for a follow-up visit.
When you come back to us, let the front desk staff know this- you will be fast tracked into a room, your PPD will be recorded right away and you can get done in the shortest possible time. At the second PPD visit, the tuberculin test reaction will be read.
If you have a PPD form or a physical exam form that needs to be filled, please bring it with you. Statcare providers will fill out your forms once the PPD has been read (second PPD visit).

What if I have a positive PPD at the second visit?
If you have a newly positive PPD, you will need a Chest X-ray. Not to worry, we can do the Chest X-Ray right away.

What if I have a history of a positive PPD previously?
You must alert your provider regarding a prior positive PPD result because you may not need any repeat PPD testing for TB and may qualify for a waiver. You will still need to be seen at Statcare as we cannot determine this over the phone. If you have ever had a positive PPD skin test and/or have a Chest X-Ray report; please bring it with you.
Our front desk staff cannot answer your medical questions. Save them for the provider when you come for the visit!

Glossary:
PPD: Purified protein derivative standard;
PPD Test: TB skin test; Tuberculin skin test; Mantoux test. Used to screen for TB or exposure to Tuberculosis, a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
2 Step PPD: A two-step PPD is done to establish exposure to TB with a higher degree of certainty (often done in healthcare workers such as those who work in nursing homes, labs and hospitals (doctors, nurses, home attendants etc.)
TB: Tuberculosis, a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.