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NEW In-Tube Method for QuantiFERON-TB Gold
TB testing doesnt get any easier
QuantiFERON-TB Gold testing is now even easier with the availability of the new 'In-Tube' format, allowing for convenient sampling, simple field use and large scale automation. QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube enables blood to be collected directly into tubes containing the TB-Specific Antigens ESAT-6, CFP-10, and TB7.7(p4).
In addition to all the benefits of QuantiFERON-TB Gold, the new In-Tube method has the following advantages:
* Minimises blood handling and simplifies the blood stimulation step of QuantiFERON-TB Gold.
* Is highly compatible with automated ELISA platforms, allowing large volume screening.
* The simplified blood stimulation step allows the test to be used in any location. The Blood Collection Tubes are easily transported for ELISA testing. A convenient and cost effective option for blood stimulation, regardless of location, is to use the Cellestis Portable Incubator.
* High sensitivity (~90%) has been shown in culture confirmed TB patients, exceeding that of the Mantoux test. Specificity is also very high (>98%) even in BCG vaccinated individuals. The In-Tube method has equivalent or higher sensitivity and specificity than that seen with QuantiFERON-TB Gold.
Cheers, MD
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