Quantiferon-TB ()

Department: Virology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6356, QFT-TB, Quant Gold Plus, IGRA
Test Components: TB1 Minus NIL, TB2 Minus Nil, Mitogen Minus Nil, Nil
CPT Codes: 86481
Methodology: EIA
Reference Range: Negative
Tube Type: Special Collection Kit
Specimen: Blood
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: 1 mL whole blood in each of the four (4) tubes
Volume: 1 ml whole blood in each of the four (4) tubes
Minimum Volume: 1 mL whole blood in each of the four (4) tubes
Temperature: Room temperature
Stability: Tubes must be incubated within 16 hours of collection
Reasons for Rejection: Tubes refrigerated; <1 mL in any of the four (4) tubes
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Early afternoon
TAT: Results in 2 days after collection
Special Instructions: Send to Virology laboratory. Do NOT refrigerate.

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