TB Ag MPT64 - M. TUBERCULOSIS COLONY IDENTIFICATION TEST

Biochemical, immunological and molecular biological characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis has led to the identification of several antigens which can discriminate between the M. tuberculosis complex and mycobacteria other than M. tuberculosis (MOTT bacilli).

M. tuberculosis has been known to secrete more than 33 different proteins. One of the predominant proteins, MPT64, is only found in the culture fluid of strains of the M. tuberculosis complex.

The SD TB Ag MPT64 is a rapid immunochromatographic identification test for the M. tuberculosis complex.

Features:

Simple, rapid assay using mouse monoclonal anti-MPT64
Rapid discrimination between the M. tuberculosis complex and MOTT bacilli
Identification of the M. tuberculosis complex in combination with culture systems based on liquid media
Sample types include: Colonies, Condensation fluids in Solid cultures and Liquid cultures
Test result:s in 15 minutes
Good correlation with M. tuberculosis PCR techniques

TB IgG / IgM Serum / Plasma

The SD BIOLINE Rapid TB IgG/IgM Test is an in vitro immunochromatographic test for the detection of antibodies to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in human serum, plasma.

Features:

Easy to test : No technician and equipment needed
No cross reactivity with other species of Mycobacterium
Good supplementary test for X-ray screening or sputum
culture examination
Detection : Differential detection of IgG and IgM therefore
3-lines on cassette
Sample : 10μl of serum or plasma
Sensitivity : 96.4% Specificity : 98.2%