MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA DETECTION TMA Test
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Test Name: MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA DETECTION TMA Test
Components: Price: 590.0 AED
Sample Condition:
Submit first morning Sputum (3 consecutive days preferred) OR 5-10 ml Body fluid / Aspirate OR 2 mL CSF in a sterile screw capped container OR Fresh tissue biopsies including endometrial aspirate/curettage in sterile normal saline OR 10 ml (5 mL min.) whole Blood in 3 lavender top (EDTA) tubes OR Menstrual blood in a sterile screw capped container OR Culture isolates. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Report Delivery:
Sample Mon / Wed / Fri by 11 am; Report Tue / Thu / Sat
Method:
Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) and Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA)
Test type:
Tuberculosis
Doctor:
Physician, Chest Physician
Test Department:
MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
Pre Test Information:
No special preparation required
Test Details:
The MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA detection TMA test is a diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). TMA stands for Transcription-Mediated Amplification, which is a nucleic acid amplification technique. This test specifically targets the ribosomal RNA (rRNA) of M. tuberculosis, which is a conserved genetic material found in all strains of the bacteria.
The TMA test works by amplifying the target rRNA sequences of M. tuberculosis present in a patient sample, such as sputum or tissue biopsy. The amplified rRNA is then detected using specific probes that bind to the target sequences. If the target rRNA is present in the sample, it will produce a signal, indicating the presence of M. tuberculosis. This test is highly sensitive and specific, allowing for the early detection of M. tuberculosis infection. It can be used for both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB cases. Early detection is crucial for timely treatment and preventing the spread of TB to others.
The MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA detection TMA test is typically performed in a laboratory setting using specialized equipment. It is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and management of TB, especially in regions with a high burden of the disease.
| Test Name | MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA DETECTION TMA Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 590.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | Submit first morning Sputum(3 consecutive days preferred) OR 5-10 ml Body fluid \/ Aspirate OR 2 mL CSF in a sterile screw capped container OR Fresh tissue biopsies including endometrial aspirate\/curettage in sterile normal saline OR 10 ml (5 mL min.) whole Blood in 3 lavender top (EDTA) tubes ORMenstrual blood in a sterile screw capped container OR Culture isolates. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Mon / Wed / Fri by 11 am; Report Tue / Thu / Sat |
| Method | Transcription Mediated Amplification (TMA) and Hybridization Protection Assay (HPA) |
| Test type | Tuberculosis |
| Doctor | Physician, Chest Physician |
| Test Department: | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details | The MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA detection TMA test is a diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB). TMA stands for Transcription-Mediated Amplification, which is a nucleic acid amplification technique. This test specifically targets the ribosomal RNA (rRNA) of M. tuberculosis, which is a conserved genetic material found in all strains of the bacteria. The TMA test works by amplifying the target rRNA sequences of M. tuberculosis present in a patient sample, such as sputum or tissue biopsy. The amplified rRNA is then detected using specific probes that bind to the target sequences. If the target rRNA is present in the sample, it will produce a signal, indicating the presence of M. tuberculosis. This test is highly sensitive and specific, allowing for the early detection of M. tuberculosis infection. It can be used for both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB cases. Early detection is crucial for timely treatment and preventing the spread of TB to others. The MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS rRNA detection TMA test is typically performed in a laboratory setting using specialized equipment. It is a valuable tool in the diagnosis and management of TB, especially in regions with a high burden of the disease. |
