DiAGSure® MTB/NTM Detection Kit

Intent to use:
The DiAGSure® MTB/NTM Detection Kit is a real-time PCR assay designed to differentiate Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) from nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in a single test. This distinction is critical, as MTB and NTM can both cause pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections with overlapping clinical symptoms but require entirely different treatment approaches. While MTB is the causative agent of tuberculosis, NTM includes opportunistic pathogens like M. avium, M. kansasii, and M. abscessus, which are increasingly associated with chronic lung disease, especially in immunocompromised individuals and those with pre-existing lung conditions. Misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective therapy and poor outcomes. The kit enables rapid and reliable differentiation, supporting accurate diagnosis, appropriate antimicrobial selection, and timely clinical intervention. It plays an essential role in high TB-burden settings where NTM infections are often overlooked but clinically significant.

Key Specifications:
 Simultaneous detection and differentiation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) in a single assay.
 Crucial for distinguishing TB from NTM lung infections, which present with similar symptoms but require different treatments.
 Covers key NTM species such as avium, M. kansasii, and M. abscessus, common in chronic pulmonary disease.
 Supports rapid clinical decision-making, reducing delays in initiating appropriate therapy.
 Essential in TB-endemic regions, where NTM is often misdiagnosed or overlooked.

 Sample types:
Oropharyngeal/ Nasopharyngeal Swabs in VTM, BAL, Sputum.

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