QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus
| Specimen | Lithium Heparin Whole Blood |
| Container Type | Dark Green No Gel
|
| Mininum Volume | 5 mL |
| Methodology | Chemiluminescence |
| Reference Range | Negative |
| Stability | 48 hours |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | Once collected, immediately invert tube 8-10 times to prevent clotting; do not centrifuge.
Enter collection time within LabCheck prior to shipping. Specimens must be collected and shipped same-day, Monday-Thursday only. |
| Days Performed | Tues, Friday |
| Report Available | 2-5 days |
| New York State | Yes |
| LOINC | 71773-6, 64084-7, 88517-8, 71774-4, 71776-9 |
| CPT Code | 86480 |
