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Use of alternative interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of TB infection: WHO policy statement

Use of alternative interferon-gamma release assays for the diagnosis of TB infection: WHO policy statement
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Following review of  evidence and advice from the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Tuberculosis (TB) Diagnostics and Laboratory Strengthening, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces that current WHO recommendations for the use of interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA) are also valid for Beijing Wantai’s TB-IGRA and Qiagen QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus products. This expands the range of tests available to detect TB infection. Full details are provided in this WHO policy statement.