Interferon-gamma release assay
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- Test for diagnosis latent tuberculosis infection
- Unclear utility in children under 5 years
- Levels often decline after treatment for LTBI or active tuberculosis, but remain positive
References
- ^ Jorge R. Ledesma, Jianing Ma, Peng Zheng, Jennifer M. Ross, Theo Vos, Hmwe H. Kyu. Interferon-gamma release assay levels and risk of progression to active tuberculosis: a systematic review and dose-response meta-regression analysis. BMC Infectious Diseases. 2021;21(1). doi:10.1186/s12879-021-06141-4.
