Compared with TST, potential advantages of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold test (QTF-G) include all of the following except:
A. ability to have entire testing process complete with one clinical visit.
B. results are available within 24 hours.
C. interpretation of test is not subject to reader bias.
D. provides a prediction as to who is at greatest risk for active disease development.
Answer: D. provides a prediction as to who is at greatest risk for active disease development.
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