Test Code: QNTF
Specimen Collection: Lithium Heparin Whole Blood
Component:
Nil
TB1 Ag
TB2 Ag
Mitogen
Method:
ELISA
ELISA
ELISA
ELISA
Collection Notes: Collect whole blood in a no-gel Lithium-Heparin collection tube. Do not use any other anticoagulant because other anticoagulants interfere with the assay. Do not underfill or overfill collection tube. Collection tubes must be at room temperature (17 to 25°C) at the time of collection. Following collection, invert gently eight to ten times to mix additive with blood. Ship in an insulated box with ice to maintain at a refrigerated temperature. Do NOT Freeze sample.
Clinical Utility: QFT-Plus is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations.
CPT Code: 86480
Testing Location: AML
Specimen/Stability Type
Lithium Heparin (5 mL)
Temperature: Refrigerated48Hours
QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus)
Test Code: QNTF
Specimen Collection: Lithium Heparin Whole Blood
Component:
Nil
TB1 Ag
TB2 Ag
MitogenMethod:
ELISA
ELISA
ELISA
ELISACollection Notes: Collect whole blood in a no-gel Lithium-Heparin collection tube. Do not use any other anticoagulant because other anticoagulants interfere with the assay. Do not underfill or overfill collection tube. Collection tubes must be at room temperature (17 to 25°C) at the time of collection. Following collection, invert gently eight to ten times to mix additive with blood. Ship in an insulated box with ice to maintain at a refrigerated temperature. Do NOT Freeze sample.
Clinical Utility: QFT-Plus is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection (including disease) and is intended for use in conjunction with risk assessment, radiography, and other medical and diagnostic evaluations.
CPT Code: 86480
Testing Location: AML
Specimen/Stability Type
Lithium Heparin (5 mL)
Temperature: Refrigerated48Hours