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Quantiferon test
Lithium Heparin
| Test | Quantiferon test |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviation | IGRA |
| Test type | Serology |
| Sample type | Blood |
| Specimen Container Type | Please send blood in 2 lithium heparin tubes |
| Sample Testing Amount | Adult: 5ml |
| Stability | |
| Turnaround Time | 7 days |
| Laboratory | SHYPS Hull laboratory |
| Reference Interval | |
| Additional Notes | Please note this service is provided Monday to Friday only. Sample should be sent to the laboratory on the same day of sample collection, otherwise may not be able to process in the required timescale. For York: sample should arrive before 4 pm. Samples arriving in the laboratory after 4 pm would be rejected. For Scarborough: Sample should arrive in the laboratory before 2:45 pm. Sample arriving after 2:45 pm would be rejected. |
