Abbott Bioline TB Ag MPT64 Device

Bioline™ TB Ag MPT64 is a immunochromatographic identification test for the M. Tuberculosis complex. Biochemical, immunological and molecular biological characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis has led to the identification of several antigens which may be useful in the development of improved diagnostic methods in order to discriminate between the M. tuberculosis complex and mycobacteria other than M. tuberculosis (MOTT bacilli). M. tuberculosis has been known to secrete more than 33 different proteins. One of the predominant proteins, MPT64 was found in the culture fluid of only strains of the M. tuberculosis complex.

• Simple, rapid assay using mouse monoclonal anti-MPT64
• Rapid discrimination between the M. tuberculosis complex and other mycobacterium
• Identification of the M. tuberculosis complex in combination with culture systems based on liquid media
• Specimen : Solid cultures (colony, condensation fluid) or liquid cultures
• Time to result : 15 minutes
• 1-30°C for 18 months
• Performance
  Sensitivity: 98.6 %, Specificity: 100 % (vs. Isolated culture method)