Position statement on interferon-γ release immunoassays in the detection of latent tuberculosis infection, October 2007

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  • National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.2007.31.44

Keywords:

latent tuberculosis infection, detection, interferon gamma release assay

Abstract

This document endorsed by the National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee is a general guide to appropriate practice, to be followed in the detection of latent tuberculosis infection.

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Published

01/12/07

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National Tuberculosis Advisory Committee. 2007. “Position Statement on Interferon-γ Release Immunoassays in the Detection of Latent Tuberculosis Infection, October 2007”. Communicable Diseases Intelligence 31 (December):404-5. https://doi.org/10.33321/cdi.2007.31.44.

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Vol. 31 (2007)

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Short report

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