How to Report a Case of TB

A report should be made to the Surveillance Section of the TB Program when:

• A laboratory confirms TB disease is present.
• TB disease is suspected based on clinical or radiological examination of the patient.
• A client is started on two or more anti-TB medications.

Florida Department of Health TB Reporting Requirements for Health Care Providers

CDC Case Definition for TB - For questions about identifying a potential case of TB.

Healthcare providers are required by law to report any individual being treated for TB.  Florida Statute 392.53 requires reporting of this information to the local health department.

A report of TB may be made either by telephone to 305-575-5415 or by Fax to 305-575-3804.

When notifying the Florida Department of Health about a suspected or confirmed case of TB, please complete and submit the DOH-Miami-Dade Case/Suspect Report. Feel free to contact the TB surveillance unit with any questions about completing this form. Provide as much detailed information as possible. Completed reports should be faxed to 305-575-3804. 

Upon receiving a report of TB, a TB Program Surveillance Analyst will contact the reporting physician or facility to obtain further information regarding the case. One of the services offered by DOH-Miami-Dade includes Case Management of TB patients. Scheduling an appointment for a patient at one of our clinics can be discussed at this time. However, if the patient will be followed by a private physician, a follow-up report on patient with Tuberculosis detailing the patient’s progress with treatment and any changes in bacteriology and radiology must be submitted to the DOH-Miami-Dade bi-monthly. All follow-up reports should also be faxed to 305-575-3804.