Diagnostic Accuracy of a Novel Fluorescent Immunoassay-Based Test in Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Background Tuberculosis is still a significant global health challenge, with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) posing a risk for the development of active disease. This study aimed to compare the performance of the STAN-DARD F TB-Feron FIA test with the QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus, a test endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), in detecting LTBI. Methods We included 137 participants, out of which 58.4% were healthy and 41.6% were undergoing immunosuppressive treatment. Results The agreement between QFT-Plus and TB-Feron FIA was substantial, with an overall concordance of 83.0% and a Cohen's kappa coefficient of 0.631 (p Conclusions Our findings suggest that TB-Feron FIA is a reliable alternative for diagnosing LTBI, with performance comparable to QFT-Plus, especially in immunosuppressive patients where sensitivity was 100%. Further studies are warranted to confirm these results in broader populations.