Why is TB Detection So Important?
Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and usually curable disease. Yet in 2022, TB was the world's second leading cause of death from a single infectious agent after coronavirus disease (COVID-19), and caused almost twice as many deaths as HIV/AIDS. More than 10 million people continue to fall ill with TB every year. Urgent action is required to end the global TB epidemic by 2030, a goal that has been adopted by all Member States of the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Current TB Diagnostic Methods:
Traditional diagnosis: Standard AFB Smear & Culture Detection time: 1-6 Weeks.
Fluorescence PCR method: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis PCR Kit Detection time: 1-2 hours.
Advantages of the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis PCR Kit:
1. Provides a full set of TB detection solutions (from sampling, extraction to TB amplification) to meet customers' one-stop purchasing needs.
2. Compatible with a variety of extraction methods, including magnetic bead (automated/manual), column extraction, and sample release reagent.
3. High sensitivity:
●LOD 400 copies/ml (for TB);
●LOD 500 copies/ml (for MTB/NTM, short for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis/Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria).
4. Lyophilized format easier for transportation and helps save transportation costs.
5. Supports various specimen types: Sputum, Bronchial Washing, and Culture Cell.
6. Easy operation: Only requires one tube.
7. For the MTB/NTM Kit, it covers approximately 170 species of nontuberculous mycobacteria, avoiding false results.
8. Individual cartridges are compatible with our RT-PCR analyzer to prevent cross-contamination.
To learn more about how our TB detection solutions can support your clinic, hospital, or public health program-including bulk purchasing options for LMICs-visit our [Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR detection kit introduction page] or contact our global support team at info@innochekbiotech.com.