TB MODS Kit (Microscopic Observation Drug Susceptibility Assay)

Detects the presence of viable Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Performs susceptibility testing simultaneously and within the same procedure.

• Detects the presence of viable Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Performs susceptibility testing simultaneously and within the same procedure.
• Detects resistance to both isoniazid and rifampicin; the two most commonly used drugs for therapy.
• Uses liquid culture for accelerated growth.
• Utilizes the TB cording phenomenon for identification, which is easily viewed with an inverted microscope.
• Detects susceptible, mono-resistant, and multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB usually within a 5 to 10 day incubation period.
• Can be used to monitor patients on therapy. Detects only living organisms.
• Cost effective and labor saving
• Ready-to-use antibiotics available in an easy-to-dissolve tablet. No measuring, weighing, or mixing needed.
• All vials and reagents are color coded to simplify and error-proof the procedure.
• Unique protective flexible silicone sealing lid for increased safety. Tray remains permanently sealed throughout the entire incubation and examination procedure. Safety lid can be easily pierced with a needle/syringe if sub-culturing or rapid specification is necessary.

Manufacturer

Hardy Diagnostics · United States

Category

Microbiology