A New Tool to Diagnose Tuberculosis: The Xpert MTB/RIF Assay

A New Tool to Diagnose Tuberculosis: The Xpert MTB/RIF Assay

Author: CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Publication Date: 2014
Country of Origin: United States
Format: Fact Sheet
Language: English

Abstract

This fact sheet provides information on the Xpert MTB/RIF Assay.

Publisher:

CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Audience(s):

Lab Personnel

Topic:

Diagnosis, Diagnosis- Laboratory Procedures

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