Quantiferon TB Gold / IGRA
₹2,800
About This Test
Quanti-FERON-TB Gold is a test for latent tuberculosis and an aid for diagnosing M. tuberculosis complex infection in sick patients.The magnitude of the measured IFN-gamma level cannot be correlated to stage or degree of infection, level of immune responsiveness likelihood for progression to active disease or it can not differentiate between latent infection and active tuberculosis.A positive QFT result should be followed by further medical evaluation and diagnostic evaluation for active tuberculosis disease ( eg AFB smear and culture , Chest X-ray)
At a Glance
Home Collection
Available
Report TAT
1 Days
Category
SEROLOGY
Test Parameters 4
View All 4 Parameters
- ANTIGEN - NIL VALUE
- INTERFERON GAMMA IN ANTIGEN TUBE
- NIL TUBE
- RESULT
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Serology?
A serology test is a laboratory blood test that detects and measures antibodies or antigens in the blood to determine whether a person has been exposed to, infected by, or developed immunity to a particular disease.
2. Do I need fasting?
Fasting is not required.
3. How long do reports take?
Sample before 4pm mon, report tuesday.
4. Why this test is important ?
The TB Gold test is a blood test that detects latent or active tuberculosis (TB) infection by measuring the immune response (interferon-gamma release) to TB-specific antigens.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
