QUANTIFERONE TB GOLD TEST
| Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is a non-communicable asymptomatic condition that persists for many years and may progress to tuberculous disease. The main aim of diagnosing LTBI is to consider medical treatment for preventing the disease. This test is a measure of cell mediated immune response to antigens simulating the mycobacterial proteins. A positive result indicates that mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is likely but further medical & diagnostic evaluation is necessary. This test is usually negative in individuals vaccinated with Mycobacterium bovis BCG |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Next Day |
QUANTIFERONE TB GOLD TEST
| Test Code | Q-04 |
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| Test Description | **QUANTIFERONE TB GOLD TEST |
| Clinical Category | Tuberculosis |
| Sample | Collect 1 mL whole blood each in a set of special QuantiFERON – TB Gold tubes available from LPL. Shake the tubes vigorously at least 10 times to ensure thorough mixing. DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Ship at room temperature to reach lab within 16 hours OR Incubate the tubes immediately at 37°C for 16-24 hours and centrifuge. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE |
| Method/Technology | Enzyme Immunoassay |
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| Reporting Time | NEXT DAY |