Quantiferon TB Gold

Test Information

Test Name

Quantiferon TB Gold

Synonyms

QTBG; Interferon Gamma Release Assay

Department

Immunology

Price

$95.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Special QTBG tubes

Testing Location

PLW

Turn Around Time

5 days

Clinical Update

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Collection Information

Patient Requestable

Yes

Preparation

Collect Quantiferon tubes after all other samples
Refer to Test Reference Manual.
Monday to Thursday; and Friday AM only.
DO NOT collect prior to a Public holiday.

Processing Information

Registration Code

QTBG

Notes

Waikato region - all respiratory and infectious diseases physicians are funded
Other regions - funded for clinical reasons only