What is the best test to detect latent tuberculosis infection in sarcoidosis patients? – Comparison between two commercially available interferon gamma release assays

A. Kempisty, B. Bialas-Chromiec, D. Borkowska, J. Kus (Warsaw, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Diffuse parenchymal lung disease III
Session: Diffuse parenchymal lung disease III
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3816
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases, Respiratory infections

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