Peculiarities of the preanalytical stage for the QuantiFERON test for tuberculosis: preparation of special QuantiFERON tubes and safety precautions.
⚠QUANTIFERON TEST (tuberculosis diagnosis). 🧪🧪🧪For this test, blood from one patient is drawn into several tubes. Alternatively, blood is first drawn into a heparin tube and then aliquoted (already in the laboratory! Mycobacterium tuberculosis belongs to pathogenicity group three. Safety precautions are necessary!). 👉Before use, tubes must be warmed to room temperature for 30 minutes.
Why formalin is indispensable for tissue fixation, the dangers of formaldehyde vapor, and how to ensure safety when working with and spilling the reagent in the lab.
Learn about the pre-analytical stage for COVID-19 PCR diagnostics, including biomaterial collection, based on WHO and test system manufacturer recommendations.
Exploring reflexive testing in hematopathology: ordering additional tests, ethics, consent, and legal risks. A look into current practices.
