Evaluation of a novel PCR-based diagnostic assay for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum samples

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作者
Maher, M [1 ]
Glennon, M [1 ]
Martinazzo, G [1 ]
Turchetti, E [1 ]
Marcolini, S [1 ]
Smith, T [1 ]
Dawson, MT [1 ]
机构
[1] RAGGIO ITALGENE SPA, POMEZIA, ITALY
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10.1128/JCM.34.9.2307-2308.1996
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
摘要
We report on a PCR-based assay we have developed for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum samples. One hundred sputum specimens, which included 34 culture-positive and 66 culture-negative specimens, were evaluated with this system. Of the 34 culture-positive specimens, 31 were PCR positive, and 60 of the culture-negative specimens were PCR negative. An internal standard has been included in the assay system to monitor PCR inhibition and to confirm the reliability of the PCR assay.
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