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Test Code LAB4626 QUANTIFERON TB GOLD PLUS, SCHS

Important Note

This test is not recommended for use for diagnosis of active tuberculosis (TB) infection.  It can

be used as an aid to detect latent TB infection.

Additional Codes

Internal / Beaker: LAB4626

External: QFTBSCMC

Specimen Requirements

Supplies: QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus High Altitiude Collcetion Kit

Collection Instructions:

1.  Special collection, incubation and centrifugation procedures must be followed.

2.  For blood collection (4 tube collection) Collect in this order: Grey, Green, Yellow, Purple.

Method

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Synonyms

TB, Quantiferon Gold, Mycobacteria

Department

Serology

Test Schedule

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Turnaround time: 24-72 hours depending on when received in lab.

Performed at

SBH Laboratory

Specimen Minimum Volume

4 mL: 1 mL per tube (4 tubes)

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
QFT HA Collection Tube Pack  Room Temp 16 Hours

Following labeling, filling and shaking, the tubes must be transferred to a 37C incubator within

16 hours of collection.  Prior to incubation, maintain tubes at room temperature (22C + 5C).

 

 

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
QFT4 QuantiFERON-Tb Gold Plus, B 71775-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
QFTQ2 QuantiFERON-Tb Gold Plus Result 71773-6
DEXQE TB1 Ag minus Nil Result 64084-7
DEXQF TB2 Ag minus Nil Result 88517-8
DEXQG Mitogen minus Nil Result 71774-4
DEXQH Nil Result 71776-9

CPT Code Infomation

86481