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87550 Mycobacteria dna dir probe

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: Mycobacterium test, acid-fast bacteria detection

Mycobacterium species nucleic acid detection using direct probe technique without amplification. Identifies mycobacterial infection.

Clinical Context

Detects various Mycobacterium species including non-tuberculous mycobacteria in respiratory and other clinical specimens.

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Specialties

PathologyInfectious DiseaseClinical Microbiology

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