Evaluation of OMNIgene Sputum and Ethanol Reagent for Preservation of Sputum Prior to Xpert and Culture Testing in Uganda [Bacteriology]

In conclusion, Xpert equally detected tuberculosis in OM-S-treated and untreated samples up to 15 days but showed slightly lower detection in ethanol-treated samples. Among OM-S-treated samples, MGIT positivity was significantly lower than in untreated samples at both time points.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology - December 22, 2019 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ardizzoni, E., Orikiriza, P., Ssuuna, C., Nyehangane, D., Gumsboga, M., Taremwa, I. M., Turyashemererwa, E., Mwanga-Amumpaire, J., Langendorf, C., Bonnet, M. Tags: Bacteriology Source Type: research