Seasonal variation in the performance of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube assays used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2018.03.002
Abstract: This study aimed to determine whether there are seasonal changes in the performance of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) assays, an interferon-gamma release assay widely used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection. Results of 31,932 QFT-GIT… read more here.
Keywords: gold tube; performance quantiferon; used diagnosis; quantiferon gold ... See more keywords
Use of QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in-tube culture supernatants for measurement of antibody responses
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188396
Abstract: QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in-tube (QFT-GIT) supernatants may be important samples for use in assessment of anti-tuberculosis (TB) antibodies when only limited volumes of blood can be collected and when a combination of antibody and cytokine measurements… read more here.
Keywords: gold tube; antibody; quantiferon gold; qft git ... See more keywords
A prevalence study in Guadalajara, Mexico, comparing tuberculin skin test and QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264982
Abstract: Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a prevalent disease throughout the world. The extent of TB illness in childhood is not clear; recent data shows that 10–20% of the cases are found in children under 15 years… read more here.
Keywords: guadalajara mexico; tuberculin skin; skin test; test ... See more keywords
Factors Influencing False-Negative Results of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) in Active Tuberculosis and the Desirability of Resetting Cutoffs for Different Populations: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7100278
Abstract: Objectives The value of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) in the diagnosis of TB varies by population, comorbidities, and other factors. In this study, we aimed to investigate factors that influence false-negative results of QFT-GIT test… read more here.
Keywords: qft git; false negative; qft; gold tube ... See more keywords