Evaluation of the Estimated Specificity of the T-SPOT®.TB test for the detection of Tuberculosis infection

Official Title Evaluation of the Estimated Specificity of the T-SPOT®.TB test for the detection of Tuberculosis infection

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine the estimated accurateness of the T-SPOT.TB test, with a target of >95% preciseness for the finding of TB infection.

Your participation will involve completing an online or over the phone screening and a one-time blood sample collection of 10mL (2 teaspoons).  The study visit should take about 30 minutes.

Could this study be right for you?

  • 18 years of age and older
  • Able to provide Informed Consent
  • Have no symptoms nor suspicion of TB
  • Live in low endemic area for TB
  • Have NO medical record of TB, and not currently or previously diagnosed with TB
  • NOT Pregnant
  • Has NOT been born in or spent three weeks or more cumulatively in any WHO List of high TB burden countries
  • Has NOT spent time, worked in a prison, a homeless shelter or a facility for respiratory healthcare
  • Has NOT been in close contact with someone previously diagnosed with TB
  • Has NOT worked with M. Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium Tuberculosis)

Your participation will involve completing an online or over the phone screening and a one-time blood sample collection of 10mL (2 teaspoons).

Age Range

18 - 90 years