Wiki
Table of Contents
< All Topics
Print

TB Blood Test (Quantiferon)

A tuberculosis blood test, also known as a Quantiferon (QFT) is an alternative to the tuberculin skin test (PPD). The blood test detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis through the measurement of a cell-mediated immune response. The blood test is able to evaluate latent or active TB infections, is not affected by the BCG vaccines, and requires one visit as opposed to 2 or 4. 

Recent posts

Modest Rebound in Employee Well-Being, Survey Finds

Survey results suggest a modest rebound in employee well-being. The 2024 Workplace Wellness Survey, conducted by the Employee ...
Read More

OSHA Reports Decline in Workplace Death Investigations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has reported a decline in workplace death investigations, highlighting the impact ...
Read More

CDC Urges Stricter PPE Use on Dairy Farms Amid H5N1 Outbreaks

Recent outbreaks of H5N1 bird flu on dairy farms have exposed farmworkers to significant health risks. In response, ...
Read More
Scroll to Top