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TB CONTROL County of San Diego TUBERCULOSIS (TB) Quantifier Blood Test Quantifier is a blood test for tuberculosis (TB) The Quantifier (QFT) blood test is used to detect if tuberculosis (TB) germs

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How to fill out a TB Quantiferon blood test:

1. Begin by scheduling an appointment with your healthcare provider or a testing facility that offers the TB Quantiferon blood test.
2. On the day of the test, arrive at the designated location and check-in with the receptionist or healthcare professional.
3. Complete any necessary paperwork or consent forms that may be required before proceeding with the test.
4. A healthcare professional will then guide you to the laboratory or testing room where the blood sample will be collected.
5. The healthcare professional will clean the area on your arm, usually the inside of your elbow, with an antiseptic wipe.
6. A small needle will be inserted into your vein to draw a blood sample. This process is generally quick and relatively painless.
7. After the blood sample is collected, the healthcare professional will remove the needle and apply pressure to the site to prevent any bleeding.
8. The blood sample will be labeled and sent to a laboratory for testing.
9. It may take a few days to a week to receive the test results. Your healthcare provider will inform you of the results and provide any necessary follow-up or treatment recommendations.

Who needs a TB Quantiferon blood test:

1. Individuals who have been exposed to individuals with active tuberculosis (TB) infection may need a TB Quantiferon blood test. This test helps determine if the person has been infected with the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
2. Healthcare workers, especially those working in high-risk settings such as hospitals or clinics, may be required to undergo TB screening, including the TB Quantiferon blood test.
3. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, organ transplant recipients, or individuals undergoing immunosuppressive therapy, may need a TB Quantiferon blood test to check for latent TB infection.
4. Individuals planning to immigrate to certain countries where TB is prevalent may also be required to undergo a TB Quantiferon blood test as part of the immigration medical examination.
5. People who have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with active TB and need to determine if they have been infected may also undergo the TB Quantiferon blood test.

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