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What Is The Interpretation Of My TB Elisa Test?

doctor, my wife is suffering with Tuberculosis. i myself took the test to ensure i did not contract it from her. my TB Elisa test report states:
MTB IgG: 146.2 U/mL
MTB IgM: 1.51 U/mL

Kindly interpret it for me. does this mean i am suffering with TB too?
Thanks for help.
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
This is a non specific test.
Even if this is positive, we can't say that you have Tuberculosis or not.
However, by analyzing this report it seems you don't have TB.
I would recommend you to get your wife proper treatment.
If you show any symptoms like weight loss, fever, cough with sputum, get tested :
1. Chest Xray
2. Sputum for afb.
3. Hemogram with ESR.

This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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What Is The Interpretation Of My TB Elisa Test?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. This is a non specific test. Even if this is positive, we can t say that you have Tuberculosis or not. However, by analyzing this report it seems you don t have TB. I would recommend you to get your wife proper treatment. If you show any symptoms like weight loss, fever, cough with sputum, get tested : 1. Chest Xray 2. Sputum for afb. 3. Hemogram with ESR. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD