QuantiFERON TB Gold

Changing the way the world looks at TB DetectionOne blood test, one clear answer QuantiFERON -TB Gold is an in vitro diagnostic test to aid in the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.  It combines the simplicity of the QuantiFERON  technology with the diagnostic power of synthetic TB-specific peptides (ESAT-6 and CFP-10) to provide the best available method of diagnosing TB infection. Because QuantiFERON -TB Gold uses whole blood, with no need  for cell isolation and fractionation, it is inexpensive and fast. The assay measures Interferon-gamma (IFN- ) secreted from stimulated T-cells previously exposed to M. tuberculosis to assess TB infection status. <<NEW!>> Cellestis is sponsoring a new reference management tool, called GnoweeTM. The purpose of this tool is to help customers manage full up-to-date listings of all clinical publications regarding QuantiFERON-TB Gold.  To register your interest in receiving a Gnowee USB card, please contact Pro-Gen Diagnostics! QuantiFERON -TB Gold Advantages In the Clinic * Credibility. Unaffected by BCG vaccination, and  by nearly all non-tuberculous mycobacteria. * No concerns over false positive results,  allows treatment of only the truly infected* Highly specific (>99%) and sensitive (~89%), ideal for lower TB-risk populations * Only a single patient visit, saves time and money * No booster effects,  best for repeated screening * Simple YES / NO answer (no risk stratification required) * Controlled laboratory test - eliminates subjectivity * Dramatic cost savings (in reduced staff time, & no wasted treatment of false positive subjects)   In the Laboratory * Rapid test, results available within 24 hours * Highly reproducible in vitro procedure * Simple procedure, low equipment & labor costs * Use of whole blood is safer, easier, less labor with no cell isolation and counting The QuantiFERON -TB Gold test is approved by the US FDA for in vitro diagnostic use (December, 2004), is approved for sale in Japan (April, 2005), and has CE Marking for use in Europe. For a list of laboratories that offer QuantiFERON-TB Gold testing please visit www.quantiferon.com You are now leaving the Pro-Gen  website and will be entering the website of Alphatec Sytems, a company which  Pro-Gen represents and has sole distribution rights in South Africa.     The Alphatec website provides information regarding various services and products (both commercial and research products).  www.alphatecsystems.com