QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube

Storage and Incubation

November 2009

In the next step, incubate the tubes upright at 37ºC for 16 to 24 hours. Ensuring that the tubes are incubated at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time is essential to the accurate performance of the test.

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