Interferon-gamma Release Tests

**Definition:** The assay of INTERFERON-GAMMA released from lymphocytes after their exposure to a specific test antigen, to check for IMMUNOLOGIC MEMORY resulting from a previous exposure to the antigen. The amount of interferon-gamma released is usually assayed by an ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.225.812.453 - E05.200.812.453 - E05.478.594.475

**Synonyms:** - Interferon-gamma Release Assay - Interferon-gamma Release Assays