TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) - Delhi
SEROLOGY
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Pathology
Also Known As:
TB Gold plus is a test for latent tuberculosis and an aid for diagnosing M. tuberculosis complex infection in sick patients. A positive TB Gold plus result should not be the sole or definitive basis for determining infection with M. tuberculosis. A positive TB Gold plus result should be followed by further medical evaluation and diagnostic evaluation for active tuberculosis disease ( eg AFB smear and culture , Chest X-ray). A negative TB Gold plus result does not preclude the possibility of M. tuberculosis infection or tuberculosis disease. 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 cant differentiate between latent infection and active
tuberculosis. A positive TB Gold plus result may be due to infection by M.kansasii, M. szulgai or M. marinum. If such infections are suspected, alternative tests should be investigated.
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Home Collection: Available
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Reports Available: 1 Days
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Fasting is not required.
Sample before 4pm mon, report tues day.
The TB Gold Plus test (QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus) is an advanced blood test used to detect infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis by measuring interferon-gamma release from immune cells. It is an improved version of the TB Gold test and plays a key role in early, accurate TB diagnosis and prevention.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) for a test depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
Please note that in uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to the complexity of the test or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed about the estimated TAT at the time of registration or after completion of the test.
