Borderline-positive quantiferon in children
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We systematically retested children with borderline-positive quantiferon (0.35-0.99 IU/mL) during the period 2015-2019. Among 647 tests, 27 (4%) were positive (>0.35 IU/mL). Borderline-positive quantiferon accounted for 10 of 27 (37%) positive tests. When retested, 9 of 10 (90%) were negative. Children younger than 5 years had negative tuberculin skin tests. Thus, we found high test variability in the borderline range and, in some children, high suspicion of false positive tests.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Vol/bind | 38 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | E307-E309 |
ISSN | 0891-3668 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2019 |
ID: 241371169