MalfunctionGRT
TB QUANTIFERON GOLD
Received Feb 24, 2009 · Event occurred Jan 20, 2009
Report MW5010079 · MDR key 1327254
Device
Generic name
None
Product problems
- False Positive Result
Patient
37 YR
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TB QUANITFERON TEST REPORTED POSITIVE ON THE ABOVE DATE. DUE TO INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF FALSE POSITIVES WITH THIS TEST THROUGH QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, IT WAS REPEATED IN 2009, AND WAS REPORTED UNLIKELY ON THE SECOND TEST. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: HIV INFECTION.