Prevalence and influencing factors of the high nil-control spot count in T-SPOT.TB: A matched case-control study

ConclusionsHigh nil responses in T-SPOT.TB assays are quite rare. Male gender and Behcet's disease are suggested as independent risk factors, while recent excessive use of corticosteroids and hypoalbuminemia seem to be independent protective factors.
Source: Clinica Chimica Acta - Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research