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Lab Test Dictionary

QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus, 1 Tube (36970) (Occ Health Only)

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)


Synonyms

TB Gold; QFT Gold Plus; TB, QFT Plus; IGRA

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB09020

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

2-3 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-6 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Dark Green (Lithium Heparin)

Collection Instructions

Hold tube at room temp between 15 minutes to 3 hours after collection and then refrigerate.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=3 Hours; Refrigerated=48 Hours; Frozen=Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube; Gel-barrier lithium heparin tubes; Quantiferon-TB Gold Plus, 4 tube collection kit; Incubated specimens

Test Volume Required

6 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

5 mL Whole Blood

Processing Instructions

Hold tube at room temp between 15 minutes to 3 hours after collection and then refrigerate.


CPT Codes

86480


Revised

09-27-22