Tuberculosis antigen test (sputum)
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Tuberculosis antigen test (sputum)
Detects M. tuberculosis antigen in sputum. For professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The tuberculosis antigen test detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigens in a sputum sample. It is used as an aid in suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), particularly in resource-limited settings. The result must be confirmed by microscopy, culture, or molecular testing.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-F7H96K | Sputum | Cassette | 25 tests |