T-SPOT.TB
T-SPOT.TB is a type of ELISpot assay used for tuberculosis diagnosis, which belongs to the group of interferon gamma release assays. The test is manufactured by Oxford Immunotec in the UK. It is available in most European countries, the United States as well as various other countries. It was developed by researchers at the University of Oxford in England.[1]
Test overview
T-SPOT.TB counts the number of antimycobacterial
tuberculin skin test.[citation needed
]
Test performance
In one study in Germany, 70 out of 72 patients with confirmed TB infection were T-SPOT.TB positive, indicating a sensitivity of 97.2%.tuberculin skin test (pooled sensitivity reported as 84% and 80%, respectively).[8]
References
- ^ http://www.isis-innovation.com/news/news/oxfordimmunotec-nov02.html[full citation needed]
- ^ "How T-SPOT.TB Works".
- S2CID 9400363.
- S2CID 7665520.
- PMID 18612425.
- PMID 20190616.
- PMID 20980248.
- PMID 21669030.
