Rapid detection and identification of pathogenic mycobacteria by combining radiometric and nucleic acid probe methods
The combination of radiometric methodology (BACTEC 12B) and probe technology for recovery and identification of mycobacteria was studied in two large hospital laboratories. The sediment from vials with positive growth indices was tested with DNA probes specific for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium, and Mycobacterium intracellulare. The sensitivity of the radiometric method and the specificity of the probes resulted in a marked reduction in the time to the final report. Biochemical testing could be eliminated on isolates giving a positive reaction with one of the probes. Some 176 isolates of M. tuberculosis, 110 of M. avium, and 5 of M. intracellulare were recovered. Two-thirds of these isolates were detected and identified within 2 weeks of inoculation and the remainder was detected by 4 weeks, a reduction of 5 to 7 weeks to the final report.
- Research Organization:
- Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, NY (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6756196
- Journal Information:
- J. Clin. Microbiol.; (United States), Vol. 26:7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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