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There are two accepted tests for identification of L TBI: the tuberculin skin test ( TST) and the interferon gamma release assay ( IGRA).Only those who would benefit from treatment should be tested, so a decision to test presupposes a decision to treat if the test is positive.

The goal of testing for latent tuberculosis infection ( L TBI) is to identify individuals who are at increased risk for the development of active tuberculosis ( TB) and therefore would benefit from treatment of L TBI.

Importance of Considering the Clinical Context.

Revised Recommendations for Use in Canada.

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6.8 Health Care Workers and Other Groups that Might Benefit from Serial Testing.6.3 Evidence Base on IGRA Performance in Various Subgroups.6.2 Sensitivity and Specificity of IGRAs.Interferon-gamma Release Assays ( IGRAs).5.7 Interpretation When Serial (Repeated) TST Is Performed.5.5 Management of a Positive TST Result.5.4 Interpretation of a Negative TST Result.Indications for L TBI Testing and Goal of Testing.Introduction: Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis Infection.Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Vaccination in Canada Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis Transmission in Health Care and Other Settings Tuberculosis Prevention and Care in First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples Tuberculosis Surveillance and Screening in Selected High-risk Populations Contact Follow-up and Outbreak Management in Tuberculosis Control

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