Reducing the Rates of Indeterminate Results of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Test During Routine Preemployment Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection Among Healthcare Personnel

We implemented the QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-G) In-Tube test to identify latent tuberculosis infection among potential employees prior to employment. The rates of indeterminate QFT-G In-Tube test results were higher than expected and prompted an investigation that led to successful interventions (eg, manual vortexing before incubation and the use of a modified in-tube method). The tracking of indeterminate results is suggested as an important quality control measure.