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Respiratory Infections & Tuberculosis

PowerChek™ MTB/NTM Real-time PCR Kit

CE-IVD

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

Sputum, Culture

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