The influence of a high negative control on the interpretation of QuantiFERON Gold in Tube (QFN) results

W. Ricketts, G. Bothamley (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Risk assessment for tuberculosis
Session: Risk assessment for tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2663
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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