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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Quantiferon TB-Gold

Recent changes for Quantiferon TB-Gold

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
13th September 2023
Alternative names

QTFN, Quantiferon TB Gold

Quantiferon, TB Gold, QTFN

Frequency

Twice weekly

Weekly

Quantiferon TB-Gold

Ordering information:

Collection Centre

Latest Collection time

Latest courier time for transport

to BHH Microbiology

(must be received by 1600hrs)

 

Box Hill

1600 hrs

N/A

 

Maroondah

1400 hrs

1450 hrs

 

Angliss

1400 hrs

1415 hrs

 

Wantirna Health

1400 hrs

1515 hrs

 

Yarra Ranges

1100 hrs

1115 hrs

 

Peter James Centre

1100 hrs

 

1205 hrs

 

Healesville/Yarra Valley

1200 hrs

1240 hrs

 

Alternate names:
QTFN, Quantiferon, TB Gold
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
QTFN
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
Quantiferon Collection PackQuantiferon Collection Pack
Collection Instructions:

 PLEASE NOTE : Quantiferon specimens must now be collected using a dedicated Quantiferon Collection Pack containing four tubes (see image above). Do NOT overfill past the mark indicated on the tube.

Specimen must be received at Box Hill by 16:00hrs Monday-Friday

DO NOT refrigerate specimen.

Used to detect latent infection with M.tuberculosis, not for the diagnosis and management of active tuberculosis.

Minimum Adult Volume:
1 mL
Notes:

Do NOT overfill past the mark indicated on the tube.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
3-7 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW