TB-Gold Test (Quantiferon TB) in Pune

The TB-Gold Test, also known as Quantiferon TB, is a blood test that detects tuberculosis infection by measuring your immune system's response to TB bacteria. It identifies both active and latent TB infections by checking if your white blood cells release specific proteins when exposed to TB antigens. This test is more accurate than traditional skin tests and doesn't require multiple visits.

This TB blood test is crucial for early detection of tuberculosis, including hidden latent infections that show no symptoms. Early diagnosis allows for timely treatment, preventing the spread of active TB to others and reducing complications. It's especially important for healthcare workers, immunocompromised individuals, and those living in high-risk areas where TB exposure is common.

You should consider this test if you experience persistent fatigue and loss of appetite, especially if you've been exposed to someone with TB. Healthcare workers, people with weakened immune systems, travelers to high-TB areas, and those living in crowded conditions should get tested. Your doctor may also recommend it before starting medications that suppress immunity.

A Negative result means no TB infection is detected and your immune system hasn't responded to TB bacteria. A Positive result indicates TB infection, but additional tests are needed to determine if it's active disease requiring immediate treatment or latent infection. Sometimes called TB test by ELISA, this method provides clearer results than older testing methods.

Repeat testing depends on your risk factors and exposure history. High-risk individuals like healthcare workers may need annual screening, while others might only need retesting if newly exposed to TB. The TB ELISA Test doesn't need to be repeated immediately unless your doctor suspects recent exposure or if you develop new symptoms suggesting active tuberculosis.

No. Fasting is not required for the TB-Gold Test. You can give your sample at any time of day at our Pune lab or during home collection.

The TB-Gold Test at Pathofast Lab in Pune costs Rs.3300. This price includes free home sample collection anywhere in Pune and a doctor-verified report delivered within 1 day by WhatsApp and email. You can pay online while booking, on home visit (cash, UPI, or card), or at the reception desk if you walk in to our Camp lab.

TB-Gold Test reports are ready in 1 day and are delivered by WhatsApp and email. Every report is verified by a qualified doctor at our Pune lab before being shared with you.