Interferon-gamma Release Tests (definition)

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Interferon-gamma Release Tests

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Definition: The assay of INTERFERON-GAMMA released from lymphocytes after their exposure to a specific test antigen, to check for IMMUNOLOGIC MEMORY resulting from a previous exposure to the antigen. The amount of interferon-gamma released is usually assayed by an ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY.

See Also Interferon-gamma; Tuberculin Test; Tuberculosis

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