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A Blood Test for Tuberculosis Infection: What You Should Know

A Blood Test for Tuberculosis Infection: What You Should Know

This brochure provides basic information for patients about the TB blood test.

Author:

Virginia Department of Health, Division of Disease Prevention, Tuberculosis Control and Prevention Program

Audiences:

Persons With LTBI

Topic:

Diagnosis

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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