TB PCR for Sputum: Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Normal Range, Assaying Method, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes
Introduction TB PCR (polymerase chain reaction) for sputum is a laboratory test used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). It is a molecular diagnostic technique that detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacterium that causes TB) DNA in sputum samples. Traditional methods of diagnosing …