Tuberculosis complex - Detection of the coding rpoB gene mutation for rifampicin resistance by PCR

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Eurofins Biomnis code

RPOB

Specialty

Infectious


Clinical significance

D detection of mutations in the rpoB gene encoding rifampicin resistance

Preanalytics
  • Lung samples, tissue samples, puncture fluid Urine (50 mL), CSF (1 mL), biopsies
  •   Reftrigerated
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

The use of the S14UK transport bag is Mandatory.

Specific equipment available
  • S14: Special mycobacteria transport bags are to be used

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Turnaround time

2 days


Testing Laboratory

Biomnis Lyon