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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
25th February 2025
External Transport Instructions

When packing for transport, the specimens MUST be packed in a separate transport esky at room temperature.

DO NOT put in an esky with cold packs.

 

 

 

Quantiferon TB-Gold

Alternate names:
QTFN, Quantiferon, TB Gold
Laboratory:
Microbiology
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. Contact Pathology Collections to obtain. 

DO NOT refrigerate specimen. Samples must be delivered to the laboratory ASAP. 

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:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
1-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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