TB Blood Test - Quantiferon Gold for Minors

Testing for minors <16 years old TB Blood Test  What is a Quantiferon TB Blood Test? The Quantiferon TB Blood Test is an FDA-approved blood test that screens for prior exposure to tuberculosis. Why is the Quantiferon TB Blood Test important? The Quantiferon-TB Gold Test is a new alternative to the skin test. The test requires a single blood draw and can be done at the same time as other blood tests. It is a great alternative for people who test positive on the skin test but do not suspect they have active tuberculosis and want to avoid a chest x-ray. Who gets the Quantiferon TB Blood Test? The QuantiFERON TB Blood Test is ordered by students working in healthcare settings, employees of healthcare companies who need to meet hospital, RepTrax, and Vendormate compliance requirements, and people who are simply interested. What if I tested positive to a TB skin test previously? The Quantiferon TB Blood Test is useful for people who have tested positively on a TB skin test. Rat