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QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plu s (QFT-Plus)
8980
| Methodology: | Enzyme-Linked Imm u nosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: None required Collect: QFT (#4 tubes) Kit OR Lithium OR Sodium-heparin (GREEN) tube. Specimen Preparation: Follow all precaution for handling biological material. Use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). *** Blood collection tubes (both QFT tubes OR Green tube ( Large tube) should beat room temperature at the time of collection. *** QFT uses the following collection tubes: 1. Quanti FERON Nil tube (gray cap with white ring) 2. Quanti FERON TB1 tube (green cap with white ring) 3. Quanti FERON TB2 (yellow cap with white ring) 4. QuantiFERON Mitogen tubes (purple cap with white ring) *** Alternatively, blood may be collected in into a single lithium-heparin Large tube for storage prior to transfer to QFT- tube sand incubation. Refer to handling conditions below for specimen stability*** Procedure: 1. For each subject, collect 1 ml of blood by venipuncture directly into each of the QFT-Plus blood collection tubes. This procedure should be performed by a trained phlebotomist. Note: 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. Note: If a “butterfly needle” is being used to collect blood, a “purge” tube should be used to ensure that the tubing is filled with blood prior to the QFT-Plus tubes being used. For safety reasons, this is best performed by removing the syringe needle, ensuring appropriate safety procedures , removing the caps from the 4 QFT-Plus tubes and adding1ml of blood to each (to the black mark on the side of the tube label). Replace the tube caps securely and mix as described below. 2. Immediately after filling the tubes, shake them ten (10) times just firmly enough to ensure the entire surface of the tube is coated with blood, to dissolve antigens on tube walls. Note: Tube temperature should be between 17–25°C (62.6–77°F) at the time of blood tube filling. Note: Tube temperature should be between 17–25°C (62.6–77°F) at the time of blood tube filling. Overly vigorous shaking may cause gel disruption and could lead to aberrant results. 3. Label tubes appropriately. Note: Ensure each tube (Nil, TB 1, TB 2, Mitogen) is identifiable by its label or other means once the cap is removed. 4. Following filling, shaking and labeling, the tubes must be transferred to a 37°C ± 1°C incubator as soon as possible, and within 16 hours of collection. Prior to incubation, maintain tube sat room temperature (22°C ± 5°C [71.6°F±9°F]). Do not refrigerator freeze the blood samples. Incubation of blood Procedure: 1. If the blood is not incubated immediately after collection, remixing of the tubes by inverting 10 times must be performed. 2. Incubate the tubes UPRIGHT at 37°C ± 1°C for 16 to 24 hours. The incubator does not require CO2 or humidification. 3. Following 37°C± 1°C incubation, blood collection tubes may be stored between 4°C and 27°C for up to 3 days prior to centrifugation. Storage/Transport Temperature: Blood samples should be transported to the laboratory at ambient temperature (22ºC± 5ºC [71.6°F ± 9°F]). Do not transport on ice or refrigerate. Stability: Green top: Room temperature: 12 hours. Refrigerated: up to 48 hours. QFT tubes: Room temperature: 16 hours. Rejection Criteria: Any sample that is mislabeled; Any broken or damaged tubes; Sample received beyond specimen stability and temperature requirement. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Lab Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
| CPT Code(s): | 86481 |