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Roche receives CE Mark for blood test to identify tuberculosis infection
Roche has announced its Elecsys IGRA TB test has received CE Mark approval. This new blood test identifies tuberculosis infection (latent TB) in standard laboratory settings. The test offers rapid, efficient diagnosis with results available in under 24 hours. Processing time per patient is reduced to just 19 minutes, significantly faster than current methods. This automated solution runs on Roche's widely used cobas immunoassay systems, increasing laboratory throughput. The Elecsys IGRA TB test aims to improve accessibility and reduce reliance on manual workflows. It is a crucial step towards achieving the World Health Organization's global TB elimination targets. The test demonstrates high accuracy with excellent positive and negative agreement rates. It also offers a less invasive alternative to skin tests and is minimally affected by BCG vaccinations. Roche's integrated solution can work alongside existing assays for both latent and active TB.