Supplies for Submission
Quantiferon Collection Kit (1)
Specimen Collection
- Collect 1.0 mL blood into each of 4 individual quantiferon collection tubes:
- Because these tubes draw slowly, when each tube appears to have filled completely, keep the tube on the needle for 2-3 seconds longer to ensure the correct volume is drawn.
- Blood can also be collected using a syringe and transferring 1.0 mL to each tube.
- If a ‘butterfly’ needle is used for collection, a ‘purge’ tube should be used before transferring blood to each quantiferon tube.
- Shake each tube 10 times, firmly enough to coat its entire inner surface.
- Samples must be maintained at room temperature and received in the laboratory within 16 hours of collection.
Storage Requirements
Critical Room Temperature