Other Flashcards
1
Q
what is the primary test for TB
A
PCR for MTB
2
Q
what is another test for TB
A
Microscopy for AAFB
3
Q
what is IGRA
A
Interferon Gamma Release Testing
Quantification of how much gamma-interferon is released from circulation T-lymphocytes in response to specific stimuli
4
Q
what is the flaw in IGRA
A
Only determines if the patients has T-lymphocytes primed to respond to MTB stimulus.
5
Q
what does a positive IGRA suggest
A
current TB
previous, treated TB
latent TB
6
Q
how long does a culture take
A
8 weeks
7
Q
what type of TB is antibiotic resistant
A
MDR-TB
XDR-TB
