The Use of Interferon Gamma Release Assays in the Diagnosis of Active Tuberculosis
Interferon gamma release assays (IGRAs) are in vitro immunologic diagnostic tests used to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. They cannot differentiate between latent and active infections. The cutoff suggested by the manufacturer is 0.35 IU/mL for latent tuberculosis. As IGRA tests were...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Tuberculosis Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/768723 |