TB quantiferon

Quantiferon TB

Virology

Test that measures the immune response to TB-specific antigens123. It is used to diagnose infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex organisms, which can cause latent or active tuberculosis

Please collect or phone the lab for the correct vacutainers to be sent

Vacutainers must be filled to the appropriate level. Over or under filling will result in inaccurate results leading to delays in testing. Samples must be received into the lab within 16 hours of being taken and taken in the correct order. A guidance sheet is available upon request

7 days

QTB

Yes