QFT-Plus, Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
2 working days
ELISA
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday
Same TB test but incubated at client site.
Whole Blood
1 mL x 4 tubes
4 specialized QFT blood collection tubes
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
Tubes must be transferred to 37°C ± 1°C incubator as soon as possible, and within 16 hours of collection. Incubate the tubes UPRIGHT at 37°C ± 1°C for 16 to 24 hours. If it is difficult to incubate right after blood collection, it should be stored at room temperature (15-25 °C) and must be incubated within 16 hours after collection.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |