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Will Quantiferone Test Be Effective For TB?
i have mild leucopenia(3.6) ana absolute neutropenia( 1.79 )and i was contact with open TB case and i made tuberculin test and it was 7 mm ...is it false negative ...and is the quantiferone test for tb suitable for my case?? Also i have no drug history and no autoimmune disease and normal thyroid function
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
Hi. I can understand your concern.
Sometimes viral infection and low immunity can cause leucopenia. Best way to improve immunity is by doing regular 30 mins exercise daily and having good nutritious food like green leafy vegetables, fruits, an egg every day and leading a stress free life. Tuberculin test and quantiferon are the same tests only thing is quantiferon is more expensive and does not give any added information apart from what tuberculin test gives.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Sometimes viral infection and low immunity can cause leucopenia. Best way to improve immunity is by doing regular 30 mins exercise daily and having good nutritious food like green leafy vegetables, fruits, an egg every day and leading a stress free life. Tuberculin test and quantiferon are the same tests only thing is quantiferon is more expensive and does not give any added information apart from what tuberculin test gives.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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