Interferon-gamma-release assays: Better than tuberculin skin testing?
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Although the tuberculin skin test has long been the standard for detecting latent tuberculosis infection, it has many limitations. Interferon-gamma-release assays are gaining acceptance as an alternative. In this paper we present cases to illustrate how these new tests can be used and how to interpret the results.