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Also known as: TB ELISpot
This is a T cell based assay for the detection of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. T-SPOT.TB enumerates individual activated TB-specific effector T cells. T-SPOT.TB assay cannot distinguish between latent and active TB infection.
This test may be appropriate in the following situations:
For detailed recommendations please see NICE clinical guideline 117 (CG117), issued March 2011 (http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg117).
Heparinised blood samples are required. Optimal blood volumes are:
Sample should be taken on Monday-Thursday and must be received in the Immunology Laboratory within 8 hours of venepuncture and before 3pm. Samples must not have been refrigerated or centrifuged.
Price on application
3 working days
N/A
Quantiferon TB Gold Plus
See specimen requirements
For further information, email immunology.office@nhs.net