[QuantiFERON. Sampling technique and handling].
The authors explain the principles and basic concepts which comprise the QuantiFERON technique, as well as the operating protocol to employ so that both the extraction and posterior handling processes of samples taken are carried out correctly given their importance for the effectiveness of said test. This technique is used to detect an infection due to the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis working with objective results complemented by other subjective diagnostic methods such as Mantoux, Rx evaluation or patient's clinical record.
Centro de prevención y Control de la Tuberculosis, Hospital de Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz.
Carmen Cárave
CC
Becerra
Salvador Domínguez
SD
Rodríguez
D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*
D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic