LOINC display name : M. bovis tuberculin stim IFN-g Ql (Bld) [Interp];
LOINC long common name : Mycobacterium bovis tuberculin stimulated gamma interferon [Interpretation] in Blood
Qualitative;
LOINC short name : M bovis tuberc stim IFN-g Bld-Imp;
LOINC description : Blood plasma collected from cattle having an optical density (OD) value for the M.
Bovis result [LOINC 82511-7 ] 0.100 above that of the avian result OD [LOINC 82387-2]
and nil antigen result OD [LOINC 82509-1], indicates the presence of M. bovis infection.
The assay is used as an alternative to the comparative cervical skin test and reduces
the need for multiple farm visits. This term was created for, but is not limited in
use to, the submitter's Bovigam Mycobacterium bovis Gamma Interferon Test Kit for
Cattle, a blood-based in vitro laboratory test for bovine tuberculosis.;
Has component