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Test Details

Molecular Diagnostics of Acid Fast Bacteria by Polymerase Chain Reaction (MDx AFB Molecular ID PCR)

General Info:

Description:

Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other acid-fast bacteria are causative agents of tuberculosis and atypical mycobacterial infections affecting lungs, gastrointestinal system, lymph nodes, skin, and many other organs. MDx AFB Molecular ID PCR is a molecular diagnostic test which helps healthcare professionals to detect and identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and other Mycobacterium species in patient samples thereby helping early detection, treatment, and surveillance.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Micro Spec

Container Type: 

Sterile Cup

Volume: 

3 ml

Volume Unit: 

ml

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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