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Clinical Information
The T-Spot TB test is an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of effector T Cells that respond to stimulation by Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens ESAT-6 and CFP10 by capturing interferon-gamma secreted by effector T cells and is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Synonym
- T Spot TB
- XTSTB
Specimen Required
Adults & Children ≥ 10 years old: 6 mL sodium heparin whole blood (plain green tube).
Children ≥ 2/<10 years old: 4 mL sodium heparin whole blood (plain green tube).
Children <2 years old: 2 mL sodium heparin whole blood Samples need to be collected Monday - Thursday only.
Ship same day as collected.
Specimen Stability Information
Ambient (preferred): 54 hours
Reference Values
See Report
Method Description
8-well strip plate frame (available from Oxford Immunotec)
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics (AKA Oxford Diagnostics Lab)
5846 Distribution Dr.
Memphis, TN 38141
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Thursday
Report Available
2 days
Reporting Name
T Spot TB
CPT Code Information
86481