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Quantiferon TB Gold -1

Quantiferon TB Gold -1. Unaffected by BCG and NTM TB-specific antigens are only present in M.TB INF-Gamma in whole blood with an ELISA measurement 90% SENSITIVITY IN Culture + TB 98% SPECIFICITY IN Culture + TB www.cellestis.com.

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Quantiferon TB Gold -1

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  1. Quantiferon TB Gold -1 • Unaffected by BCG and NTM • TB-specific antigens are only present in M.TB • INF-Gamma in whole blood with an ELISA measurement • 90% SENSITIVITY IN Culture + TB • 98% SPECIFICITY IN Culture + TB www.cellestis.com Further references : lancet 2004 Dec Volume 4;

  2. QUANTIFERON GOLD - 2INF-Gamma based assay • Advantages: More Specific ,( BCG/MOTT), One visit; good correlation with TST • Disadvantages: Technical, Analysis software, Blood, Cost,Usage, Refrigerated • Components: ESAT-6 antigen, CFP-antigens • Limitations: Not tested in IM states/children

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