Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) near me in Rangareddy

Available at an affordable price in Rangareddy with Tata 1mg labs, the Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) is a fourth generation assay that helps detect either a latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) or an active tuberculosis (TB) disease. This test is suggested if you have symptoms of TB, such as persistent cough, fever, and sudden weight loss. It is particularly valuable for individuals who have had recent exposure to TB, healthcare workers, and those with a higher risk of TB infection.

The Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) test, also called QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT Plus), is a modern alternative to the tuberculin skin test (TST). It assesses the specific immune response to TB, providing a more specific and sensitive analysis than the TST. A Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) test may be helpful for individuals who have been in close contact with someone with active TB, those with a history of travel to or residence in TB-endemic regions, and individuals with a weakened immune system. It is also used for healthcare workers, as well as in TB screening programs. QFT Plus is an indirect test for M. tuberculosis infection, but is more specific than TST and is unaffected by previous BCG vaccination. It provides doctors with an accurate, reliable and efficient assay for aiding the diagnosis of TB infection.

QFT-Plus is the newest and fourth version of the Quantiferon®-TB Gold Plus (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) test. It has new special antigen properties that work better to activate two types of immune cells, called CD4 and CD8 T-cells. This helps the test give a clearer and more complete view of how the body’s immune system is responding.

No fasting is required for this test. You can eat and drink normally as per your routine.