QuantiFERON-TB (Interferon-gamma releasing assay)

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Test/Range/Collection

QuantiFERON -TB (Interferon-gamma releasing assay), whole blood

Negative

Green top (must be delivered to test laboratory within 12 hr) or unique QFT-G blood collection tubes (Nil, TB Antigen, Mitogen)

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Test/Range/Collection

QuantiFERON -TB (Interferon-gamma releasing assay), whole blood

Negative

Green top (must be delivered to test laboratory within 12 hr) or unique QFT-G blood collection tubes (Nil, TB Antigen, Mitogen)

$$$

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