QuantiFERON TB Test for Work & School Requirements

Many organizations accept IGRA blood tests such as the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus in place of the skin test, but requirements vary, confirm the accepted test type with your employer, school, or licensing body before ordering. The partner page notes doctors use this test for screening healthcare workers, travelers, and others with potential exposure.

Yes, you can order the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus online through the partner lab and complete it in a single visit, with no referral or return appointment required. Secure results are posted online, and you can download them for your records and share them with your doctor or the organization requesting them.

For most tests, the partner lab reports secure online results within 24-48 hours, which usually fits typical onboarding and enrollment timelines. With more than 2,100 collection locations nationwide, you can often complete the draw the same week you order.

The blood test is finished in one lab visit, while the skin test requires a timed return appointment to have the result read. According to the partner page, the QFT-Plus also avoids false positives from prior BCG vaccination and offers greater specificity and sensitivity than the traditional skin test.

No, direct-to-consumer lab testing is restricted or prohibited in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, so residents of those states may be blocked at the partner's checkout. If you live in one of these states, ask your employer's occupational health office, your doctor, or the local health department about TB screening options.