ArticleERJ open research2021
Compatibility of a novel filter paper-based bio-safe sputum transport kit with line probe assay for diagnosing drug-resistant tuberculosis: a single-site evaluation study.
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- Development and evaluation of 'Quick TB DNA Extraction' kit for the rapid and efficient detection of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis from sputum transported on bio-safe filter.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026Article
- Operational Feasibility of "TB Concentration & Transport" and "TB DNA Extraction" Kits for Biosafe Dry Sputum Transport for Direct Detection of Drug Resistance Using Line Probe Assay: A Field Study in India.Open forum infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Direct Detection of Fluoroquinolone Resistance in Sputum Samples from Tuberculosis Patients by High Resolution Melt Curve Analysis.Current microbiology · 2023Article
- Direct Molecular Detection of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis from Transported Bio-Safe Dried Sputum on Filter-Paper.Current microbiology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundNear-patient access to appropriate tests is a major obstacle for the efficient diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and associated drug resistance.
methodsWe recently developed the "TB Concentration & Transport" kit for bio-safe, ambient-temperature transportation of dried sputum on
results
conclusionsThis study demonstrates successful integration of our developed kits with LPA. The adoption of these kits across Designated Microscopy Centres in India can potentially overcome the existing challenge of transporting infectious sputum at controlled temperature to centralised testing laboratories and can provide rapid near-patient cost-effective "Universal DST" services to TB subjects residing in remote areas.
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