Introduction The QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus (QFT-Plus) is a highly sensitive fourth-generation Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA). It acts as an…
Introduction The NALC-NaOH (N-acetyl-L-cysteine–sodium hydroxide) method is the gold standard for processing clinical specimens in mycobacteriology laboratories. It prepares contaminated…
Introduction The BD BACTEC™ MGIT™ 960 (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube) is a fully automated, high-volume culture system designed for the…
Introduction of COVID-19 Antigen Test SARS-CoV-2 antigen test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is used as a…
Introduction Immunochromatography, also known as lateral flow immunoassay or rapid test, is a widely used diagnostic technique that allows for…