Test Code QFT QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus Assay
Additional Codes
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QFT |
Methodology
CLIA
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: QuantiFERON-TB Collection Kit (4 Tubes)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL whole blood each tube
Collection Instructions: Draw 1 mL into each QFT plus tube. Shake tubes 10 times, hold at room temp for up to 16 hours.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
After centrifugation - 28 days refrigerated
Day(s) Test Set Up
Two times per week
Reference Values
Negative
Test Classification and CPT Coding
86480 (HH Bill Code 022713850)