MTB or NTM? Getting the Right Answer Matters.

Not all mycobacteria are the same. Although Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can present with overlapping clinical features, distinguishing them is important for appropriate diagnostic evaluation.

🔬 Different Targets. Different Answers.
Acid-fast staining alone cannot reliably distinguish MTB from NTM. Target-specific molecular testing can help differentiate them, depending on the assay’s design and validated detection targets.

🧪 Molecular Detection for Greater Clarity.
Cowingene’s MTB/NTM Detection Kit is designed for qualitative detection of MTB and NTM targets, offering laboratories a molecular testing option for mycobacterial identification.

🎯 Every Result Needs Context.
Detecting NTM does not automatically confirm NTM disease. Laboratory results should be interpreted alongside clinical findings and other relevant diagnostic evidence.

Better diagnostics begin with identifying the right target.

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