Diagnosis

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This fact sheet introduces the TB blood test, also called an Interferon Gamma Release Assay or IGRA.

This pocket-sized card for clinicians provides information on identifying those at risk for TB. The resource also includes content on latent TB infection testing, diagnosis, and treatment in adults. 

The multimedia videos are targeted to community health providers, including those working at Federally Qualified Health Centers. The series contains three videos, each of which is 6 -15 minutes long, and seamlessly incorporate images, voice and text. The videos cover screening, diagnosis and treatment of LTBI. The videos can be viewed from a computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet, where you are - at home, work or on the go. Resources and transcripts are also available.

This document sets out basic principles for prioritizing risk groups and choosing a screening approach. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the epidemiological situation, adapting approaches to local situations, integrating TB screening into other health-promotion activities, minimizing the risk of harm to individuals, and engaging in continual monitoring and evaluation.