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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.
Different tests have different turnaround times, and we generally tell people to expect a result window of 3-10 days, depending on when your blood draw is completed. We ship specimens on Wednesdays, and so a blood draw on a Tuesday would result much faster than a blood draw on a Thursday which would have to wait 6 days before shipping.
No we are 100% private, anyone can access our tests you do not require provincial health coverage or even Canadian citizenship.
Our third party home services provider is familiar with and comfortable with collections on children. We leave it to the discretion of the parent, and our third party provider if a draw on a child will be acceptable.
Each test has its own price, which can be found by clicking the book now link on our site. We do not offer multi test discounts, the price of each test remains the same regardless of the number of test purchased. You can pick and choose whichever tests you like to meet your needs.
Have questions or need assistance? We're here to help! Please fill out the form below, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. For immediate inquiries, feel free to call us directly at 1 (855) AvoVita (286-8482)
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