Evaluation of a IS6110-Taqman real-time PCR assay to detect <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> in sputum samples of patients with pulmonary TB

Abstract

IS6110-TaqMan assay is a promising auxiliary tool for the diagnosis of pulmonary TB when used in conjunction with routine laboratory tests, clinical and epidemiological criteria of the patient, thus increasing the sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis.