QuantiFERON-TB Gold (Tuberculosis screening)

The QuantiFERON-TB Gold test is a blood test used to screen for latent tuberculosis (TB) infection by measuring the immune response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens.

A positive result indicates exposure to TB, though further testing is needed to confirm if the infection is active or latent.

Sample type: Blood

Turn around time: 1 week

More info: https://pathologytestsexplained.org.au/ptests-pro.php?q=Tuberculosis+screening+tests