Interferon gamma release assay
54+ booked in last 3 daysTest Overview
Interferon gamma release assay test is used to diagnose Tuberculosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
To diagnose tuberculosis infection
Your doctor may recommend this test for you if he suspects that you have tuberculosis.
The symptoms include:
- An exposure to a person with tuberculosis is considered a risk factor
- chroniccough that produces phlegm or sputum, sometimes blood – a cough that persists more than two weeks and worsens over a period of time
- fever
- chills
- night sweats
- unexplained weight loss
Interferon-release assays (IGRAs) represents the advances in tuberculosis immunology and evolutionary biology. IGRAs were intended to replace tuberculin skin test (TST) for the diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection because of their logistical advantages and enhanced specificity over TST.
Ratings & Reviews (0)
Why Metropolis?
Metropolis has a team of 200 senior pathologists and over 2000 technicians delivering diagnostic solutions in the areas of routine, semi specialty and super specialty domains like Oncology, Neurology, Gynaecology, Nephrology and many more.
We offer a comprehensive range of 4000+ clinical laboratory tests and profiles, which are used for prediction, early detection, diagnostic screening, confirmation and/or monitoring of the disease.