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Respiratory Infections & Tuberculosis
PowerChek™ MTB/NTM Real-time PCR Kit

Distinguishing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) from Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) is a pivotal clinical crossroad, as their management and isolation strategies are fundamentally divergent. PowerChek™ MTB/NTM Real-time PCR Kit offers a high-precision molecular solution for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of the MTB complex and NTM. By providing rapid results through a streamlined workflow, it enables clinicians to initiate targeted treatment promptly, avoiding unnecessary anti-TB medication and optimizing patient outcomes in both high-burden and surveillance settings.
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Features
[Tailored Insights for Clinical Decision-Making]
- Simultaneous MTB/NTM differentiation
- Avoiding anti-TB therapy for NTM patients
- Enhanced infection control by enabling rapid public health responses
[Excellent Performance]
- High sensitivity (100%) & specificity (100%)
- Total workflow validation from the extraction step via DNA process control
- Reliable detection of paucibacillary samples
[Streamlined & Efficient Workflow]
- Drastically shortening the diagnostic window compared to mycobacterial culture
- Integrated with analysis software
Targets
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
- Non-tuberculous mycobacterium
- Internal control
- DNA process control
Specimens
Instruments
[PCR machine]
- AB7500
- AB7500 Fast
- CFX96™ Dx
- PowerAmp96™ Dx
Ordering Information
| Product | Type/Size | Cat No. |
|---|---|---|
| PowerChek™ MTB/NTM Real-time PCR Kit | Tube (100 rxns) | IR0120 |
Related Product
Extraction Kit
| Instrument | Type | Cat |
|---|---|---|
| PowerPrep™ TB Extraction Kit | 100 preps | E0104 |
Instruments
| Instrument | Type | Cat No. |
|---|---|---|
| PowerAmp96™ Dx | PCR machine | KQ0002 |
