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 Recent changes for QuantiFERON®-TB Kit (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for QuantiFERON®-TB Kit (Sendaway Test)
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27th December 2023
Collection & Request Instructions

The blood collection tubes supplied are for use only with the QuantiFERON®-TB system (QFT®). The following instructions relate solely to the use of QFT® blood collection tubes.

Antigens have been dried onto the inner wall of the blood collection tubes so it is essential that the contents of the tubes be thoroughly mixed with the blood. The tubes must be transferred to a 37oC incubator as soon as possible and within 16 hours of collection.

 

 Note: Samples must reach the laboratory by 1600 Monday to Friday for processing.

DO NOT SEND on weekends or public holidays.

The following procedures should be followed for optimal results:

 

Blood Collection:

For each subject collect 1mL of blood by venipuncture directly into each of the QFT® blood collection tubes.

Order of draw:

1. Grey (nil) tube

2. Green (TB1 antigen) tube

3. Yellow (TB2 antigen) tube

4. Purple (mitogen) tube·

 

 As 1mL tubes draw blood relatively slowly, keep the tube on the needle for 2-3 seconds once the tube appears to have completed filling, to ensure that the correct volume is drawn.

The black mark on the side of the tubes indicates the 1mL fill volume. QFT® blood collection tubes have been validated for volumes ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 mL. If the level of blood in any tube is not close to the indicator line, it is recommended to obtain another blood sample.

If a “butterfly needle” is used, prime tubing with a “purge” tube before filling the QFT® tubes.

Mix by vigorously shaking the tubes up and down 10 times to ensure that the entire inner surface of the tube has been coated with the blood.

Thorough mixing is required to ensure complete integration of the tube’s contents into the blood.

 

Label tubes appropriately.

The blood collection tubes supplied are for use only with the QuantiFERON®-TB system (QFT®). The following instructions relate solely to the use of QFT® blood collection tubes.

Antigens have been dried onto the inner wall of the blood collection tubes so it is essential that the contents of the tubes be thoroughly mixed with the blood. The tubes must be transferred to a 37oC incubator as soon as possible and within 16 hours of collection.

The following procedures should be followed for optimal results:

 

Blood Collection:

For each subject collect 1mL of blood by venipuncture directly into each of the QFT® blood collection tubes.

Order of draw:

1. Grey (nil) tube

2. Green (TB1 antigen) tube

3. Yellow (TB2 antigen) tube

4. Purple (mitogen) tube·

 

 As 1mL tubes draw blood relatively slowly, keep the tube on the needle for 2-3 seconds once the tube appears to have completed filling, to ensure that the correct volume is drawn.

The black mark on the side of the tubes indicates the 1mL fill volume. QFT® blood collection tubes have been validated for volumes ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 mL. If the level of blood in any tube is not close to the indicator line, it is recommended to obtain another blood sample.

If a “butterfly needle” is used, prime tubing with a “purge” tube before filling the QFT® tubes.

Mix by vigorously shaking the tubes up and down 10 times to ensure that the entire inner surface of the tube has been coated with the blood.

Thorough mixing is required to ensure complete integration of the tube’s contents into the blood.

 

Label tubes appropriately.

QuantiFERON®-TB Kit (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Interferon-Gamma assay for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
M.tuberculosis Interferon-Gamma assay
IGRA
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:QTB
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
QuantiFERON TB 4 tube set
Collection & Request Instructions:

The blood collection tubes supplied are for use only with the QuantiFERON®-TB system (QFT®). The following instructions relate solely to the use of QFT® blood collection tubes.

Antigens have been dried onto the inner wall of the blood collection tubes so it is essential that the contents of the tubes be thoroughly mixed with the blood. The tubes must be transferred to a 37oC incubator as soon as possible and within 16 hours of collection.

The following procedures should be followed for optimal results:

 

Blood Collection:

For each subject collect 1mL of blood by venipuncture directly into each of the QFT® blood collection tubes.

Order of draw:

1. Grey (nil) tube

2. Green (TB1 antigen) tube

3. Yellow (TB2 antigen) tube

4. Purple (mitogen) tube·

 

 As 1mL tubes draw blood relatively slowly, keep the tube on the needle for 2-3 seconds once the tube appears to have completed filling, to ensure that the correct volume is drawn.

The black mark on the side of the tubes indicates the 1mL fill volume. QFT® blood collection tubes have been validated for volumes ranging from 0.8 to 1.2 mL. If the level of blood in any tube is not close to the indicator line, it is recommended to obtain another blood sample.

If a “butterfly needle” is used, prime tubing with a “purge” tube before filling the QFT® tubes.

Mix by vigorously shaking the tubes up and down 10 times to ensure that the entire inner surface of the tube has been coated with the blood.

Thorough mixing is required to ensure complete integration of the tube’s contents into the blood.

 

Label tubes appropriately.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:

The tubes must be transferred to a 37oC incubator as soon as possible, and within 16 hours of collection. Do not refrigerate or freeze the blood samples prior to incubation. Following incubation specimens may be refrigerated.

Assay Frequency:Twice weekly
External Laboratory:The Alfred Pathology Service (APS)
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External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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