Hi-PCR® Mycobacterium tuberculosis Probe PCR Kit

Tuberculosis (TB) caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is a multifaceted disease and challenging public health concern worldwide. Once thought to be under control, TB infection levels are rising and the threat is compounded by new, virulent, drug resistant strains.TB control programmes are facing a number of constraints, of which, absence of timely and accurate tests for diagnosis of mycobacterial disease is of utmost concern. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management, implementation of infection control measures, and institution of appropriate anti-mycobacterial therapy. Hi-PCR® Mycobacterium tuberculosis Probe PCR Kit is designed to detect the mpt64 gene of M. tuberculosis and Internal Control in a single tube reaction.