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

Background Near-patient access to appropriate tests is a major obstacle for the efficient diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and associated drug resistance. Methods We recently developed the “TB Concentration & Transport” kit for bio-safe, ambient-temperature transportation of dried sputum on Trans-...

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Main Authors: Divya Anthwal, Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Ritu Singhal, Manpreet Bhalla, Ajoy Kumar Verma, Khalid Umar Khayyam, Vithal Prasad Myneedu, Rohit Sarin, Ashawant Gupta, Nalini Kant Gupta, Manjula Singh, Jaya Sivaswami Tyagi, Sagarika Haldar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2021-08-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/7/3/00137-2021.full