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QuantiFFERON TB Gold Plus Test Details
Special Discounted Price ₹2,780 MRP: ₹5,560 (Flat 50% Off)
Other Name: TB IGRA
Brand: Focus TB
Lab: Thyrocare
Test Description
QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus is an advanced and better Tuberculosis diagnostic tool that uses more sensitive methodology.
A positive result indicates the IFN-Gamma response to M. tuberculosis antigens in patient’s sample suggestive of probable exposure to M. tuberculosis.
If any individual has symptoms like cough for more than three weeks, fever, night sweats, chills, loss of appetite, weakness, etc., he should go through this test.
Booking Procedures and Reporting
Once you book the test by filling up the form, one of the experts from Focus TB or Thyrocare will contact you for further support, preparation guidance, and fixing the appointment. Once the appointment is fixed, a Thyrocare technician at your location will collect the samples from your home to send them to the fully automated lab at Navi Mumbai. Being a complex approach to diagnosis, sample processing will take 12 days. Within 14 days of sample collection, you will get the report. Analyzing the report, your doctor will diagnose start treatment for early recovery from tuberculosis.
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Notes
- This assay is an indirect test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection including diseases and is intended for use in conjunction with clinical findings and other diagnostic tests.
- False-positive results may occur in patient’s with prior infection with M marium, M szulgai, or M kansasii.
- A Negative result indicates the absence of IFN-Gamma Response to M. Tuberculosis antigen in the patient’s sample but does not preclude the possibility of M. tuberculosis infection or tuberculosis disease.
- False Negative results can be due to the stage of infection (e.g. sample taken before the development of cellular immune response) or co-morbid conditions that affect immune functions.
- Low lymphocyte counts, reduced or no activation of immune response to TB antigens or other immunological variables. CDC recommends repeat tests after 8-10 weeks in case of high suspicion of tuberculosis.
- Indeterminate results can be seen in HIV-positive individuals with CD4 Count ≤ 200 cells/mL, In Children < 4 years of age, recent illness, presence of heterophile antibodies in the patient’s sample, Compromised immune state, and recent vaccinations.
- The magnitude of the measured IFN-Gamma level cannot be correlated to the stage or degree of infection, level of immune responsiveness, the likelihood of progression of active disease, or to monitor TB therapy.
Comments
This assay is an indirect test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection including disease and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations.
What is a TB Gold Test?
A QuantiFERON TB Gold test is a blood test that helps in diagnose active Tuberculosis. The test is also known as interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)
What is a TB Gold Plus Test?
A QuantiFERON TB Gold test is a blood test that can help in both latent and active Tuberculosis infections.
What is the difference between TB Gold and TB Gold Plus tests?
While the QuantiFERON TB Gold can only detect active tuberculosis infection, the QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus can help diagnose both active and latent TB infections.
Which is better - TB Gold or TB Gold Plus test?
For better diagnosis, TB Gold Plus test is definitely better.
