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Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum
Also known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative
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Sputum
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Male, Female
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Understanding Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum
What is Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum?
Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum is performed to determine the presence of genetic material of the bacteria to diagnose a case of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This tests uses sputum as a test sample and is particularly used to diagnose localized pulmonary TB infection.
What is Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum used for?
- To diagnose the condition when symptoms of tuberculosis appear, the most prominent of which is severe coughing with blood appearing in the sputum that comes out
- To confirm the presence of an infection if an Acid Fast Bacillus smear testing for Mycobacteria shows positive results
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