This report provides findings from a study designed to compare a whole-blood interferon gamma assay, the QuantiFERON-TB test, with tuberculin skin testing for detecting latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and to identify factors associated with discordance between the tests.
Audiences:
Health Professionals
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
TB Skin Test
Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB)
Publication Date:
2001
Format:
Report
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
31710