Quantiferon
| Test Name: | QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus |
| Test Methodology: | Detection of interferon-γ by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to identify in vitro responses to peptides associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection |
| Test to be Performed: | Quantiferon |
| CPT: | 86480 |
| Reflex Testing Criteria: | N/A |
| Pre-Approval Required: | N/A |
| Accepted Specimens: | Whole blood in lithium heparin tube |
| Specimen Stability: | Blood collected in lithium-heparin tube must be maintained at room temperature (17-25°C) for no more than 12 hours from the time of collection or may be refrigerated (2-8°C) for up to 48 hours. |
| Storage/Transport Conditions: | Specimens should be stored and transported at 2-8°C. Sufficient frozen cold packs in an insulated cooler can be used to maintain this temperature. |
| Turnaround Time: | 4 business days |
| Reference Range: | Not detected |
| Comments: | QFT- Plus is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations. |
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150 East Holt Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91761
Phone: (909) 458-9430
Fax: (909) 986-3590
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