MP Biomedicals LLC launched its FASTSURE® DNA Rapid Test range with the introduction of FASTSURE TB DNA Rapid Test.

The test is an accurate, simple, rapid and cross-contamination proof nucleic acid detection kit. It is intended for the qualitative detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) DNA in human samples, and as a clinical diagnostic tool for TB infection. The FASTSURE TB DNA Rapid Test includes sample preparation, nucleic acid isothermal amplification & hybridization, and finally detection using a patented cross-contamination proof device.

The device in the various studies indicates superior sensitivity of the FASTSURE TB DNA Rapid Test compared to solid media culture and smear microscopy. Patented FASTSURE technology involves an innovative, simple to use device that fits easily into human hand.

MP Biomedicals plans to extend the FASTSURE DNA Rapid Test range for Chlamydia trachomatis, Hepatisis C, Human Papilloma virus , among others.

Source: MP Biomedicals