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The T-SPOT®.TB test is the only TB test with sensitivity of 98.8% and specificity above 99%.1

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  9. Oxford Immunotec Ltd. TSPOT.TB Package Insert PITBJPV6 Abingdon, UK. 2014.
  10. Oxford Immunotec Ltd. TSPOT.TB Package Insert PITB8IVDUKV5CH Abingdon, UK. 2013.
  11. Oxford Immunotec Ltd. TSPOT.TB Package Insert PPITBIVDUKV2 Abingdon, UK. 2013.
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