Test Name: Quantiferon 
Alternate Test Names  
PLS Test Code QUAN  Laboratory Microbiology 
Specimen Blood  Analysis Performed On Plasma 
Container Lithium Heparin Tube  Container colour Green 
Multiple specimens  
Required Volume Adult (mL) Req Vol Paediatric (mL)
Reference Ranges  
Turnaround Time Routine 10 Days  Turnaround Time Urgent  
Turnaround Other  
Days test is performed Weekly  Transport  
Special Requirements DO NOT CENTRIFUGE DO NOT REFRIGERATE COLLECT BEFORE MIDDAY MONDAY TO FRIDAY 
Patient Preparation None. 
Collection Instructions venepuncture 
Clinical Information  
Sent to Reference Laboratory Yes 
Ref Laboratory Name Victorian Infectous Diseases Reference Laboratory, Tel: 03 9342 2600, Address: Melbourne Health, 10 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 
Estimated Patient Fee N/A 
Last Updated 25-Aug-2006 (Version: 1.00)