Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) - Blood Tests for TB Infection

Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) - Blood Tests for TB Infection

Author: CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Publication Date: 2010
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Fact Sheet
Language: English

Abstract

This fact sheet provides guidance to health-care providers for use of IGRAs in the diagnosis of M. tuberculosis infection in adults and children.

Publisher:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audience(s):

Health Professionals

Topic:

Diagnosis

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