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87551 Mycobacteria dna amp probe

Pathology & Lab

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

Mycobacterium species nucleic acid detection using amplified probe technique. Detects mycobacterial infection with enhanced sensitivity.

Clinical Context

Provides enhanced detection of mycobacterial species for diagnosis of tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections.

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Specialties

PathologyInfectious DiseaseClinical Microbiology

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