QuantiFERON TB testing in NYC

HOW DOES A QUANTIFERON TEST WORK?

QuantiFERON tuberculosis test

A QuantiFERON TB test is a simple blood draw. The blood is then tested in a laboratory to measure the strength of the blood’s reaction to tuberculosis bacteria, thus determining whether a person has been infected with TB bacteria.

Cases of positive TB test results require a follow-up chest x-ray for visual confirmation. The QuantiFERON blood test represents industry-standard testing for TB screening.  However, false positives may occur. Consequently, the only way to confirm active tuberculosis in a patient is through a chest x-ray.

Chest x-rays are available to all patients who have a positive PPD skin test or QuantiFERON test result at Mobile Health.

WHY CHOOSE A QUANTIFERON TB TEST?

A QuantiFERON tb test has the advantages of requiring only one visit to a clinic and also of having a reduced likelihood of false negative/false positive readings as compared to a PPD implant. Also, this test is one of two Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) whole-blood tuberculosis tests approved by the FDA. Potential drawbacks to the QuantiFERON tb test include the expense and the possibility of inaccurate readings among persons with reduced immune system performance.

WHERE CAN YOU GET THIS TB TEST?

Mobile Health has 7 New York City & Long Island locations where you can get tuberculosis tests. Mobile Health also offers on-site tuberculosis tests – we will come to your workplace and conduct tuberculosis testing on your employees. Simply submit a request for a quote, and a Mobile Health account manager will respond within 24 hours.