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