FluoroType^® MTB –The direct detection test for innovative labs

Your rapid molecular genetic test system for the detection of M. tuberculosis complex from direct sample material

FluoroType^® MTB is based on the innovative HyBeacon technology enabling the direct detection of M. tuberculosis complex from decontaminated pulmonary and extrapulmonary patient specimens.

The fast and user-friendly processing is mostly automated. First, mycobacterial DNA is extracted from the sample material and specifically amplified via PCR. Then fluorescence labeled HyBeacon probes are bound to single-stranded amplicons. Subsequently, the decrease in fluorescence is measured and displayed as a melting curve. The evaluation is done by the test specific software. Amplification and detection run fully automated in the FluoroCycler^® instrument. That means maximum user-friendliness and efficient diagnostics with reliable results at one glance.

Your Benefits with FluoroType^® MTB

• User-friendly procedure: A ready-to-use amplification mix already containing the Taq polymerase is provided with each kit. Amplification and detection run fully automated in a closed system. Evaluation and result interpretation are done by the test-specific software. Thus, hands-on-time is reduced and reliability and user-friendliness is increased.
• Innovative technology: FluoroType^® MTB is based on the innovative HyBeacon technology enabling fast and reliable results for efficient laboratory diagnostics.
• Fast results: The test system provides you with reliable results within 3 hours. This allows for an important time advantage in TB diagnostics.
• Flexibility: You have the choice between an easy manual or automated DNA extraction using the nucleic acid extraction automate GenoXtract.

At a glance
Molecular genetic assay for the rapid direct detection of the M. tuberculosis complex from patient specimens

Starting material:
Decontaminated pulmonary und extrapulmonary patient specimens

DNA Isolation:
 FluoroLyse or
GXT DNA/RNA Extraction Kit (with GenoXtract)

Instrument for Amplification and Detection:
FluoroCycler^®

Order number:

• 24 tests No. 61124
• 24 tests No. 61124M (incl. FluoroLyse for manual isolation of nucleic acids)
• 96 tests No. 61196
• 96 tests No. 61196M (incl. FluoroLyse for manual isolation of nucleic acids)
• 96 tests No. 61196A (incl. GXT DNA/RNA Extraction Kit for automated isolation of nucleic acids with GenoXtract)