Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex – TB PCR Test – Short Description:

The Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex – TB PCR test detects the DNA of *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* and related species within the *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* complex, which causes tuberculosis (TB). This molecular test is used to rapidly diagnose active TB infections, particularly in cases with atypical presentations or when traditional methods like sputum culture or smear microscopy are slow or inconclusive. PCR is highly sensitive and specific, enabling early identification of TB, even in samples with low bacterial loads, and assists in guiding prompt and effective treatment, especially in patients with pulmonary, extrapulmonary, or drug-resistant TB.