This Anti-TB rapid test kit is a chromatographic immunoassay-based diagnostic device for the qualitative detection of anti-TB (Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium Bovis, and Mycobacterium Africanum) antibodies(IgG, IgM & IgA) in human serum, plasma or whole blood.

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What is TB?

TB (Tuberculosis) is a serious bacterial infection that mainly affects your lungs, but it can also affect virtually every organ including your brain, spine, and kidneys. TB spreads from person to person through coughing or sneezing. It’s also sometimes spread through transplant with a donated organ.

Not everyone infected with TB gets sick with symptoms. Approximately 25% of the world’s population has latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). When you have latent TB, you don’t feel sick and can’t spread the infection to others.

While many people with latent TB will never feel any symptoms of the condition, others, especially those who have or develop weakened immune systems, can experience the active form of this dangerous infection, called active TB.

Because of this, LTBI screening through tests is a common and essential tool for public health.

Who should be tested for TB?

You may need a TB test if you have symptoms of an active TB infection or if you’re at higher risk for getting TB. In addition, some childcare centers, hospitals, and other facilities require you to be tested for TB in order to work there.

Symptoms of an active TB infection include:

• Bad cough lasting longer than two weeks.
• Pain in your chest.
• Coughing up blood or sputum (mucus).
• Fatigue or weakness.
• Loss of appetite.
• Unexplained weight loss.
• Chills and fever.
• Night sweats.

You may be at higher risk for getting TB if you:

• Are a healthcare worker who interacts with and cares for people.
• Live or work in a place with a high rate of TB infection, including homeless shelters, nursing homes and prisons.
• Have been exposed to someone who has an active TB infection.
• Have a medical condition or take medication that weakens your immune system.
• Use intravenous drugs.
• Have traveled or lived in an area where TB is endemic.

How to use this Anti-TB Rapid Test Kit

Packaging

	Tests/Box	Specimens Type	Storage	Shelf-life
Anti-TB Rapid Test Kit	40	serum, plasma, whole blood	2-30 ℃	24-month