Quick Reference
- Full form
- T-Spot TB Test
- Sample type
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Marker measured
- 1
- Report turnaround
- Same day
- Available at
- All locations
About T-Spot TB Test
T-Spot TB is a modern blood test for detecting TB infection, offering high accuracy and, like the Quantiferon test, avoiding some of the false positives associated with the traditional skin test.
No fasting is required, and results are available the same day.
How to Prepare
- No fasting required.
- No special preparation needed before your blood draw.
آسان اردو میں
ٹی اسپاٹ ٹی بی ٹیسٹ خون کا ایک جدید ٹیسٹ ہے جو بتاتا ہے کہ جسم میں ٹی بی کا جراثیم چھپا ہوا تو نہیں۔ یہ اکثر اس وقت کروایا جاتا ہے جب کسی کو لمبی کھانسی ہو، گھر میں کسی کو ٹی بی ہو، یا علاج شروع کرنے سے پہلے ڈاکٹر تسلی کرنا چاہیں۔ خالی پیٹ آنے کی ضرورت نہیں اور رپورٹ عموماً اسی دن مل جاتی ہے۔
Aam Sawalat (Roman Urdu)
T-Spot TB test kya batata hai?
Yeh test batata hai ke jism mein TB ka jarasim maujood hai ya nahi, chahe abhi koi alamat na hon. Bimari ki tasdeeq ke liye doctor aksar sputum test ya X-ray bhi karwate hain.
Kya T-Spot test ke liye khali pait aana hai?
Nahi, is test ke liye khali pait hona zaroori nahi. Sirf khoon ka sample liya jata hai.
Khansi do hafte se zyada ho to kaun sa TB test karwayein?
Do hafte se lambi khansi mein doctor se mashwara karein. Aam tor par sputum (balgham) ka AFB ya GeneXpert test aur zaroorat ho to T-Spot ya Quantiferon karwaya jata hai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the T-Spot TB test check for?
It detects TB infection through a modern blood test with high accuracy.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required.
How is this different from the skin test?
It avoids some of the false positives associated with the traditional skin test, particularly from prior BCG vaccination.
Can this test tell active from latent TB?
No, it detects TB infection but does not distinguish between active disease and latent infection on its own.
How soon will my report be ready?
Same day.
Is home sample collection available?
Yes, in all City Care Lab service areas.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.