HAINS NONTUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIAL SPECIES – DRUG RESISTANCE (NTM-DR) DETECTION

This test enables the detection and distinction of multiple non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) species, as well as their susceptibility to macrolides and aminoglycosides, in both cultured and clinical samples. HAINS NONTUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIAL SPECIES – DRUG RESISTANCE (NTM-DR) DETECTION

What type of samples are required for

HAINS NONTUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIAL SPECIES – DRUG RESISTANCE (NTM-DR) DETECTION test?

Submit 2 mL (1 mL min.) Sputum / BAL / Pleural aspirates / CSF / Body fluid /Pus OR Cultured Growth of NTM on appropriate media in a sterile screw capped container in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.