T-spot TB test

Pathology category

Microbiology - Referred samples

Test information

This test should only be used when advised by Consultant Microbiologist and when recent IGRA testing has found to be repeatedly Indeterminate.

The test is suitable for use with all patients at risk of latent tuberculosis infection or suspected of having TB disease.

Code

TSPO

Referral code

Request form

TB T-spot not on ICE. Please use blue form

Guidelines

Tuberculosis (TB): diagnosis, screening, management and data

Pre-analytical

Reference range

Tube type

Tube type info

3 x lithium heparin green topped tubes

Special requirements

This test must be pre-arranged with the Virology department (Extension 30211), who will liaise with/send the sample directly to  Birmingham Heartlands Hospital Immunology Department for testing

This arrangement is Monday to Thursday only. Ensure samples are in the laboratory for onward transport by 11am

Minimum volume

3 x 4ml full.

Assay frequency

Monday – Thursday

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

72 hours

TAT Inpatient

72 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

72 hours

Referral lab

72 hours