This is a blood test for use as an aid in diagnosing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection (TB), including latent tuberculosis infection and tuberculosis disease.
This private blood assessment for TB Quantiferon is offered at all thirty two private outpatient departments across England, Scotland and Wales.
Included in each test for TB Quantiferon are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
Inclusions: analysis for this analyte only.
Special Instructions: Tubes need to be incubated within 12 hrs of being taken, left in incubator between 16-22 hrs then spun in the centrifuge
Attendance Restrictions: No Special Attendance Restrictions.
Laboratory Notes: Reported as: Detected, Not Detected, Equivocal
Sample Container: Contact lab for special sample tubes/containers/kit and/or instructions
Fasting: If fasting is required, it will be explained on your Pathology Passport. 8 hours fasting is sufficient when it is required.