Mycobacterium tuberculosis Interferon Gamma Response Measurement

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** A measurement of the amount of interferon gamma that is released when Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen is incubated with a biological specimen, usually blood. Increased amount of interferon gamma suggests a prior or existing M. tuberculosis infection.

**Synonyms:** - M. tuberculosis IFN Gamma Response - M. tuberculosis IFN Gamma Response - MYTBGIR - Mycobacterium tuberculosis IFN Gamma Response