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Kapitel
- 00:05Titel
- 01:24Expectorated Sputum Samples
- 02:58Concentrated Sediments
- 03:54Loading MTB/RIF Cartridges
- 04:30Starting the Test
- 05:49Results: Diagnosing Pulmonary TB
- 07:22Conclusion
The Xpert MTB/RIF test integrates sample decontamination, hands-free operation, on-board sample processing, and ultra-sensitive hemi-nested PCR for the simultaneous detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance, either in expectorated sputum or concentrated sputum sediments, in approximately two hours. Testing is standardized and requires only moderate laboratory infrastructure and training.
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Pulmonary TuberculosisXpert MTB/RIF TestTB DiagnosisMycobacterium TuberculosisUniversal Access To TreatmentStop TB StrategyRapid Detection Of MTBDrug Resistance TestingSputum Microscopy MethodsGlobal TB Control ActivitiesStandardized Diagnostic ToolsRifampicin ResistanceMultidrug-resistant TB (MDR TB)Reliable Test ResultsPatient Management Decisions
