Tuberculosis Panel
Overview of Tuberculosis Panel in Kannur
What are the different types of tuberculosis tests?
TB tests include:
Mantoux (PPD) Skin Test – Detects past exposure but may give false positives.
Interferon Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) – Blood tests like QuantiFERON-TB Gold detect active and latent TB.
Sputum Culture & Smear Test – Confirms active TB in the lungs.
Chest X-ray/CT Scan – Helps detect lung damage due to TB.
How accurate is the TB test?
Chest CT/X-ray scan: Aids in identifying TB-related lung damage.
Skin tests are not as reliable as IGRA testing (QuantiFERON).
Sputum tests provide highly accurate confirmation of active tuberculosis.
Can I test positive for TB without symptoms?
Indeed, latent TB infections (LTBI) can result in a positive skin or blood test but do not cause symptoms.
What should I do if I test positive for TB?
For additional testing and treatment, see a doctor because, if left untreated, TB can become active.
Test included
- Specimen Source
- Adenosine Deaminase Detection
- Adenosine Deaminase
- Adenosine Deaminase
- Adenosine Deaminase
- Specimen Source
- Mycobacterial Dna Pcr
- Genus/species
- Specimen Source
- Gamma Interferon
Doctor information
Test code
2440
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Eia - Infectious Section
- Molecular Biology
- Bio Chemistry
Turn around time
3 Working Days
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Ascitic Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 1 ML |
| Csf | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 3 ML |
| Edta Whole Blood | Lavender Vacutainer | 1 ML |
| Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 1 ML |
| Heparin Whole Blood | Green Vacutainer | 5 ML |
| Others (fx) | Others | 5 ML |
| Peritoneal Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 1 ML |
| Pleural Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 1 ML |
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 3 ML |
| Sputum | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
Specimen stability information
Csf, Edta Whole Blood, Fluid, Others (Fx), Serum
Package price
₹6500
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