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CID : 2207231090
Name : MRS.JOLLY RANI SAHA
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*Sample processed at SUBURBAN DIAGNOSTICS (INDIA) PVT. LTD Borivali Lab, Borivali West
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Dr.KETAKI MHASKAR
M.D. (PATH)
Pathologist
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CID : 2207231090
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INTERPRETATION:
1) QFT is a test for Cell Mediated Immune (CMI) response to peptide antigens that stimulate mycobacterial proteins.
2) A positive result supports the diagnosis of tuberculosis disease; however infection by other mycobacteria (eg. M.kansaii, M.szulgai and
M.marinum) could also lead to positive results. Other medical and diagnostic evaluations are necessary to confirm or exclude tuberculosis
disease.
3) IGRA (Interferon-gamma release assays) cannot distinguish between latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) & tuberculosis disease. Latent
tuberculosis infecion is a non-communicable asymptomatic condition, persists in some, who might develop tuberculosis disease months or years
later. The magnitude of the measured IFN-gamma level cannot be correlated to stage or degree of infection, level of immune responsiveness, or
likelihood for progression to active disease.
4) QFT test is unaffected by prior BCG vaccination and is hence superior to tuberculin skin test as it does not give false positive results in BCG
vaccinated patients.
5) A negative QFT result does not preclude the possibility of M. tuberculosis infection or tuberculosis disease; false negative results can be due
to stage of infection (eg. sample obtained prior to the development of cellular immune response), co-morbid conditions which affect immune
functions such as HIV infection, immunosuppressive drugs, malignancies etc.
6) Unreliable or indeterminate results may occur due to excessive levels of circulating IFN-gamma or presence of heterophile antibodies.
Dr.ANUSHREE GAIGAWALE
M.D. (MICRO); DNB
Microbiologist
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