IGRA Blood Testing: Possibly the best kept secret in tuberculosis testing
Sponsored by
Quest DiagnosticsMarch 2023
The Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood test is the most modern, economical, and efficient means of tuberculosis screening. So why do 3-out-of-4 healthcare providers continue to default to the 100-year-old Mantoux tuberculin skin test (TST)?
In this white paper, explore the facts and debunk the myths and misconceptions that have surrounded IGRAs since their inception nearly 2 decades ago.
Key learning points:
- How IGRA blood tests use the latest field-proven medical technologies to determine the presence of tuberculosis
- How IGRA blood tests are among the most accurate, economical, and efficient form of TB detection