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TB Quantiferon Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)

TB Quantiferon Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA)

QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) or TB Platinum QuantiFERON is used for screening tuberculosis. 

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Description

The Tuberculosis (TB) screening test, also known as QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) or TB Platinum QuantiFERON is used for screening tuberculosis. This test can be done when you have a high risk of exposure to TB. TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily targets the lungs but may affect any area of the body such as the urinary tract, central nervous system, bones, joints, and/or other organs. The screening test measures the body's immune response to antigens derived from these bacteria.

Major advantages of IGRA are

It requires only single patient visit

Results can be obtained within 24 hrs.

Also, prior BCG vaccine does not cause false-positive results.

Specimen: 2 - 3 ml. Whole blood collected in Lithium Heparin (Green Top) tubes.

Technique: Platinum/Gold method Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reported On: 3rd Working Day by 7:00 p.m.

Precaution

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NRS. 4500 NRS. 5000

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