Evaluation of the GenoCard as a tool for transport and storage of samples for tuberculosis molecular drug susceptibility testing

New Microbiol. 2008 Jan;31(1):147-50.

Abstract

Early identification and monitoring of the spread of resistant M. tuberculosis strains is essential to control tuberculosis. The paper-based transport device GenoCard enables the safe shipment of inactivated biological material and strains to be used for molecular detection of drug resistance.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / pharmacology*
  • DNA, Bacterial / genetics
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial / genetics*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Isoniazid / pharmacology
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods*
  • Minisatellite Repeats / genetics
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / classification
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / drug effects*
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / genetics
  • Rifampin / pharmacology
  • Specimen Handling / instrumentation*
  • Specimen Handling / methods*
  • Sputum / microbiology
  • Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / microbiology
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / microbiology

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • DNA, Bacterial
  • Isoniazid
  • Rifampin