This notice explains that on September 30, 1999, the Food and Drug Administration approved a reformulated amplified Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Direct (MTD) test for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in acid-fast Bacille (AFB) smear-positive and smear-negative respiratory specimens from patients suspected of having TB.
Audiences:
Health Professionals
Lab Personnel
Focus Area:
TB
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Treatment Guidelines Materials
Diagnosis- Sputum Smear Examination
Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures
Publication Date:
2000
Format:
Report
3 p.: b&w; refs.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
31550