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The QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is the modern gold standard for identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Unlike the traditional skin test (Mantoux), which requires two separate clinic visits and can be prone to subjective interpretation, the QuantiFERON® test is a highly accurate Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) performed via a single blood draw.
At AvoVita Wellness, we provide private access to this advanced screening with the convenience of mobile, at-home collection—ensuring you meet your medical or employment clearance requirements without the wait.
Private At Home QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus Testing Calgary
The QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is a modern, highly accurate blood test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis. As an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA), it is the preferred clinical alternative to the traditional TB skin test (Mantoux), offering greater precision and a significantly better patient experience.
Whether you require medical clearance for healthcare employment, educational practicums, or immigration, AvoVita Wellness provides private access to this gold-standard diagnostic with professional at-home collection throughout Calgary.
Unlike the older Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), which requires a multi-day process and subjective physical measurement, the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus offers:
A Single Appointment: No need to return to a clinic 48–72 hours later to have a skin reaction "read." One blood draw is all that is required.
BCG Vaccine Compatibility: The QFT-Plus is not affected by a previous BCG vaccination, a common cause of false-positive results in skin tests.
Objective Laboratory Results: By measuring the immune system’s response in a controlled lab environment, we eliminate the human error associated with measuring skin induration.
Comprehensive Screening: It is highly effective at identifying both active and latent (asymptomatic) TB infections—a critical requirement for high-risk work environments.
AvoVita Wellness helps individuals meet mandatory health screening requirements for:
AHS & Private Healthcare: Nurses, doctors, and clinical support staff.
University Practicums: Students in Nursing, Medicine, Dentistry, and Social Work.
Immigration & Visas: Secondary medical screenings for permanent residency or work permits.
Biologic Therapy: Pre-screening required before starting certain immunosuppressive medications.
Avoid the wait times and logistical hurdles of public health facilities. Our mobile service delivers clinical precision to your front door:
Expert Collection: Our phlebotomy partners follow the strict "four-tube" protocol necessary for specimen stability.
Private & Secure Results: Your PDF results are emailed directly to you, ready to be forwarded to your employer or registrar.
No Doctor Referral Needed: We provide the private pathway you need to get your clearance completed on your schedule.
No we are not connected with provincial health or any other organizations, this is 100% private testing. No requisition is needed (with the exception of cancer screening and prenatal genetic tests), you pay for the tests you want and the PDF results are securely emailed to you. You can download them and do with them as you please.
Questions about tests, pricing, or whether we can get you a specific panel? Send us a message below — or call us directly at 1-855-AVOVITA (286-8482). We reply the same business day.
AvoVita is Calgary's private diagnostic lab for specialty testing and home blood collection. We partner with Mayo Clinic Laboratories, ArminLabs, Precision Epigenomics, ReligenDx, and Dynacare to bring tests unavailable through the public system directly to your door. Serving Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Cochrane, and Okotoks since 2020.
