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IGRA for Nurses

Webinar/Podcast
IGRA for Nurses

This webinar provides knowledge on Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood tests. Participants will learn how IGRAs are used to identify past or recent infection with the Micobacterium Tubercuculosis. Participants will also gain informaion on how to identify which test resutls require follow-up.

Author:

Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, SNTC

Audiences:

Health Professionals, Nurses

Topic:

Diagnosis

Country of Origin:

United States

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