Abstract:BackgroundThe QuantiFERON®-Tb Gold In-Tube (QFT) assay is an in vitro diagnostic test for Mycobacterium tuberculosisinfection. We observed a high indeterminate rate among inpatients at Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York. We hypothesized this was caused by incorrect specimen collection. We educated healthcare workers in proper collection techniques and studied the effect on the indeterminate rate.MethodsWe recorded the results of the QFT test for pediatric inpatients from November … Show more
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