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86481 Tb ag response t-cell susp

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: TB antigen response, T cell stimulation assay

Tuberculosis antigen response T cell stimulation test measuring T cell activation and cytokine release upon Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen exposure.

Clinical Context

Evaluates T cell response to tuberculosis antigens in suspected tuberculosis infection. Used for latent tuberculosis infection screening, particularly in immunocompromised patients or those with high tuberculosis exposure risk.

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Specialties

Infectious DiseaseImmunologyPulmonology

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