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Mycobacteria - DNA probe |
| Test | Mycobacteria - DNA probe |
| Indication | The test provides rapid detection of Mycobacterium species in clinical specimens. |
| Physiology | Infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis as increased dramatically in the last few years. Mycobacteria are aerobic rod shaped bacteria and are acid fast bacteria. |
| Normal Range | This ttestts improve the detection of mycobacteria, and the the test as increased sensitivity and specificity. |
| Sample | No mycobacteria DNA detected. |
| Test Method | DNA hybridization |
| Related Tests | Whole blood, sputum, pleural fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, bronchial aspirates, urine and tissue biopsy. |
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