The Association between QuantiFERON-TB Gold Test and Clinical Manifestations of Uveitis in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.04.024
Abstract: PURPOSE To report the prevalence of QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) positivity among uveitis patients compared to general population and to evaluate the differences in clinical features of uveitis. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS SETTING: Institutional. PATIENT… read more here.
Keywords: qft positivity; quantiferon gold; positivity among; among uveitis ... See more keywords
Diagnosis of Tuberculous Infection in Immunosuppressed Patients and/or Candidates for Biologics Using a Combination of 2 IGRA Tests: T-SPOT.TB/QuantiFERON TB Gold In-Tube vs. T-SPOT.TB/QuantiFERON TB Gold Plus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2020.04.011
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The diagnosis of latent tuberculous infection (LTI) by IGRA continues to generate debate. Experience in the simultaneous use of 2 IGRA tests is scant. The aim of this study was to compare the results… read more here.
Keywords: igra tests; quantiferon gold; spot quantiferon;
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
CD4 response of QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus for positive consistency of latent tuberculosis infection in patients on dialysis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78374-3
Abstract: A significantly negative reversion in the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-tube (QFT-GIT) test is reported in patients on dialysis, which makes the results unreliable. The CD4 and CD8 responses of the QFT-Gold plus (QFT-Plus) may have better… read more here.
Keywords: qft; response; positive consistency; quantiferon gold ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the High Indeterminate Rate of the QuantiFERON®-Tb Gold In-Tube Assay in a Children’s Hospital
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1635
Abstract: Abstract Background The QuantiFERON®-Tb Gold In-Tube (QFT) assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for Mycobacterium tuberculosisinfection. We observed a high indeterminate rate among inpatients at Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New… read more here.
Keywords: tube; indeterminate rate; quantiferon gold; rate ... See more keywords
Comparison of diagnostic accuracy of QuantiFERON‐TB Gold Plus and T‐SPOT.TB in the diagnosis of active tuberculosis in febrile patients
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DOI: 10.1111/jebm.12477
Abstract: This study aimed to compare the accuracy of QuantiFERON‐TB Gold Plus (QFT‐Plus) and T‐SPOT.TB for diagnosing active tuberculosis (ATB) in febrile patients, to explore influencing factors of positive results and to verify the potential value… read more here.
Keywords: plus spot; accuracy quantiferon; tuberculosis; gold plus ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Fully Automated Chemiluminescence Analyzer Liaison XL for the Performance of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Assay in an Area with a Low Incidence of Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00603-21
Abstract: Diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is considered key in the control of tuberculosis. Interferon gamma (IFN-γ) release assays, such as the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus test (QFT-Plus), are now widely implemented for the in vitro… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; gold plus; tuberculosis; quantiferon gold ... See more keywords
Comparative Results of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube and QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Assays for Detection of Tuberculosis Infection in Clinical Samples
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01854-19
Abstract: The QuantiFERON-TB Gold plus (QFT-Plus) assay, an interferon gamma (IFN-γ) release assay (IGRA), was recently introduced as the next version of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) assay for diagnosing latent tuberculosis (TB). Whereas the QFT-GIT… read more here.
Keywords: qft plus; tube; quantiferon gold; qft git ... See more keywords
Fourth-Generation QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus: What Is the Evidence?
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01950-19
Abstract: QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is the latest generation of interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) to receive approval from the U.S. FDA, replacing its predecessor, QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT). The novelty of QFT-Plus is that it… read more here.
Keywords: qft plus; qft git; quantiferon gold; qft ... See more keywords
FRI0033 QUANTIFERON GOLD-PLUS AND TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST REACTIVITY PREDICTORS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.5247
Abstract: Background: RA patients have high latent tuberculosis(LTBI)prevalence(20-37%)1. In Mexico,ranges from 21.7% to 31.3% using tuberculin skin test (TST)2. The methods to detect LTBI are TST and IGRAs. QuantiFERON Gold-Plus (QTF-Plus)uses an antigen tube (TB1) that… read more here.
Keywords: qtf plus; tst; test; gold plus ... See more keywords
Time interval for QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus conversion after last exposure with tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00915-2024
Abstract: Extract Globally, tuberculosis (TB) accounted for an estimated 10.6 million cases and an estimated 1.30 million deaths in 2022, and remains a leading cause of infectious disease-related mortality worldwide [1]. Contact tracing and screening is… read more here.
Keywords: quantiferon gold; time; time interval; interval quantiferon ... See more keywords