For the purpose of distinguishing between MTB and NTM, the real-time fluorescent PCR and TaqMan probe technologies are utilized. This kit is the only CFDA-approved PCR assay for rapidly separating MTB cases from those caused by other mycobacterium species.
Features of Mycobacteria Nucleic Acid Detection
Get through all of the tests within 3 hours
Both MTB and NTM can be detected with a single sample and test
LoD of MTB is 10 bacteria/reaction, and the LoD of NTM is 100 bacteria/reaction
Specificity is 98.9%, and detection rates for bacterial-positive and negative pulmonary tuberculosis are 97% and 24.4%, respectively
Applicable Device of Mycobacteria Nucleic Acid Detection
ABI 7700 real-time PCR system
ABI 7500 real-time PCR system
FQD-96A Fluorescent PCR Instrument
Eppendorf ® Mastercycler ® ep real lex 4 S real-time PCR system
Applications of Mycobacteria Nucleic Acid Detection
Screening for tuberculosis quickly in people who may have it
Differential Diagnosis for TB/NTM
Diagnosis aid for TB in the lungs when bacteria are negative
Diagnosing tuberculosis outside of the lungs High-risk populations for MTB/NTM infection detection include those in intimate contact with a smear-positive patient, those with HIV, those with diabetes, and those taking biologics/immunosuppressants. Studying the prevalence of disease