TB Provider Requirements
This section provides public health mandates, reporting timelines, and downloadable forms for
reporting suspected or confirmed tuberculosis cases. Healthcare providers can access secure
submission instructions to ensure full legal compliance and rapid patient care coordination.
TB Care Requirements
Report identified TB patients within one working day.
Dear Colleague Phase 2 Letter
This text is an official update letter from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health addressed to community healthcare providers.
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TB Requirements for Providers
Regulatory requirements and clinical responsibilities for community medical providers handling tuberculosis (TB) cases in Los Angeles County.
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Care coordination standards for health insurance payors regarding patients with suspected or confirmed active tuberculosis (TB) disease in Los Angeles County.
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Ambulatory Reporting
Report identified TB patients within one working day.
Tuberculosis (TB) Reporting Requirements: Who Must Report, When, and
How
TB Reporting Requirements – Effective September 1, 2026
Initial reporting with supporting documents only. To register for the Provider Portal click
here.
Once registered, you will receive an email with the Provider Portal
login link.
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How to Report New Incidents of TB in the Provider Portal
Detailed Instructions on How to Report New Incidents of TB in the
Provider Portal.
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CMR Confidential Morbidity Report of TB Suspects and Cases (for Non
Hospitalized
Patient)
Having issues using the Provider Portal? Contact the LA County Support
for CalREDIE Provider Portal: LAC_PPSupport@ph.lacounty.gov.
In the interim, complete this form in its entirety and submit it to TB
Control Program within one working day from the time of
TB identification
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Hospital Reporting
Hospitalized TB reporting forms.
Confidential Hospitalized TB Suspect/Case Report H-803
Complete this form in its entirety for hospitalized patients and submit
to TB Control
within one working day from the time of TB
identification.
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Confidential Hospitalized TB Suspect/Case Discharge Care
Plan/Approval Request H-804
Tuberculosis patients cannot be discharged or transferred without
approval. Submit this
form to the TB Control Program 1–2 business days in advance.
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Discharge and Transfer Guidelines for TB Patients and Suspects
Refer to these guidelines for Los Angeles County Public Health criteria
for the
discharge and transfer of TB patients and suspects.
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Laboratory Reporting
Learn about laboratory reporting.