TB Gold Interferon Gamma Release Assay Test - Book at an Affordable Cost

What is the TB gold IGRA test?

The TB gold interferon-gamma release assay test is used for the diagnosis of a patient who has been exposed to Tuberculosis Bacteria. It is a blood test. That is used for the diagnosis of infection of latent tuberculosis.

This bacterial infection is contagious and can be transferred from person to person through coughing or sneezing.

There are two stages of tuberculosis 

• Latent tuberculosis
• Active tuberculosis

People with Latent Tuberculosis Infection don't show any symptoms and can spread the infection however they can develop active tuberculosis which shows the symptoms and can be spread to other people

What is the purpose of the TB gold IGRA test?

• This test is done to screen for people who might be at risk of developing the TB infection but are not showing any symptoms
• To diagnose the Tuberculosis
• To determine the immune response against the mycobacterium tuberculosis. A bacteria responsible for causing TB infection.

Symptoms of Tuberculosis

Symptoms of the tuberculosis are listed below:

• Night sweats
• Weight loss
• Cough
• Fever
• Weakness
• Chills
• There may be blood in the urine
• Headache

Preparation required for the TB gold IGRA test

• Inform your doctor if you are on medication or any health supplement as it may interfere with the result.
• Wear loose-fitting clothes to allow easy access for your arm for blood sample collection.
• Fasting is not required for this test
• Avoid the consumption of alcohol before the test
• Take adequate rest before the test

Procedure for the TB gold IGRA test

• Firstly, a phlebotomist may tie a rubber band around your upper arm to ensure the vein is visible.
• They will clean the site using a disinfectant to minimise the risk of catching an infection.
• A sterile syringe will be inserted into the vein to draw the appropriate amount of blood for the testing
• After blood sample collection, they will withdraw the needle.
• The punctured site is then covered with a bandage.

Aftercare: 

No care is required. Just leave your dressing strip on for at least 15 minutes

Tuberculosis test report

• A positive TB  test indicates that the patient has germs of TB in his body. More tests are also conducted for the detection of active or latent infection.
• A negative TB  test indicates that the patient doesn’t have TB bacteria in the body. however other confirmatory test needs to be done

The Cost of TB gold IGRATest In Delhi:

The TB gold IGRA Test costs vary based on the location and the facility of the diagnostic center. The average IGRA test price in Delhi is around INR 2000 to INR 5000. You can book your IGRA blood test at home with ganesh diagnostic center and get a discount up to 50% off

Choose the top pathology lab for your TB gold IGRA blood test in Delhi NCR

• Ganesh Diagnostic Center is the leading diagnostic center in Delhi NCR and over the years we have gained the trust of more than 30,000 doctors.
• We provide free home sample collection services
• We are open 24*7 for 365 days
• We are equipped with the latest technologies to provide you with a 100% accurate result.
• We provide quality blood tests at affordable prices.