Description
Purpose of the Test:
• Detect active tuberculosis infection
• Confirm TB in patients with symptoms or suspicious imaging/lab results
• Diagnose pulmonary or extrapulmonary TB
• Support early treatment initiation by providing fast results
What the Test Involves:
• A sample is collected based on the suspected site of infection — common types include sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), pleural fluid, CSF, urine, or tissue biopsy
• PCR is used to amplify and detect TB DNA in the sample
• Results indicate the presence or absence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
