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Details the specific components included in the Xpert MTB/RIF kit (GXMTB/RIF-10).
Specifies conditions for storing and transporting collected specimens prior to processing.
Step-by-step instructions for collecting sputum samples from patients.
Provides specific instructions for processing sputum sediment samples for the assay.
Describes the clinical evaluation of the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay for TB and RIF resistance.
General| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet |
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| Assay Time | Approximately 90 minutes |
| Cartridge Type | Single-use, self-contained cartridge |
| Technology | Real-time PCR |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 15°C to 30°C |
| Test Type | Molecular Test |
| Target Pathogen | Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| Resistance Detection | Rifampin |
| Sample Type | Sputum, Bronchoalveolar lavage |
| Turnaround Time | Less than 2 hours |
| Test Menu | MTB/RIF assay |
| Instrument Compatibility | GeneXpert System |
| Sensitivity | ≥ 95% |
| Specificity | >98% |
| Rifampin Resistance Detection | >95% sensitivity, >98% specificity |
| Weight | Varies by GeneXpert system model |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Software | GeneXpert Software |
| Regulatory Approvals | CE marked, FDA approved |
| Target | Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
| Storage Temperature | 2°C to 30°C |
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