Tuberculosis remains one of the world's most persistent infectious diseases, primarily affecting the lungs but capable of spreading to the kidneys, spine, and brain. With antibiotic-resistant strains on the rise, early and accurate identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex is not just a clinical necessity but a public health imperative. Traditional methods including microbiological culture and histopathology are time-consuming and labour-intensive, delaying treatment initiation and increasing transmission risk.
The MTC-Q Real-Time PCR Kit (TBdtect) from Genes2Me delivers fast, precise detection of MTC DNA in a single-tube, ready-to-use format. By targeting two MTC-specific genes simultaneously, it provides results within hours from sputum and a wide range of pulmonary and extra-pulmonary samples, empowering clinicians to act without delay.
Genes2Me is a CE Marked molecular diagnostics company trusted by clinical laboratories across global markets. The MTC-Q Real-Time PCR Kit meets European conformity standards for in vitro diagnostic devices, validated to international benchmarks for accuracy, reliability, and safety.
The MTC-Q kit uses real-time PCR technology in a single-tube format to simultaneously target the IS6110 and mpt64 genes, both highly specific to Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. The RNaseP gene serves as an internal control, validating DNA quality and monitoring extraction efficiency in every run. Pre-optimized reagents, primers, and probes are supplied ready to use, simplifying the workflow and minimising the risk of procedural errors. Positive and negative controls are included to confirm reagent performance and contamination-free processing.
TB symptoms overlap significantly with other respiratory and systemic conditions, and a single-gene assay may be insufficient where mutations affect the target region. Targeting both IS6110 and mpt64 simultaneously provides an additional layer of confidence in every result, reducing the risk of false negatives due to genetic variation. The built-in RNaseP internal control further ensures that negative results reflect true absence of MTC rather than failed extraction or amplification.
Targets both IS6110 and mpt64 genes simultaneously, ensuring highly specific detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and reducing the risk of false positives.
Pre-optimized reagents, primers, and probes are supplied in a single tube, simplifying workflow, minimising handling steps, and reducing the potential for procedural errors.
Validates DNA quality and monitors extraction efficiency in every run, ensuring result integrity across all sample types.
Both controls are supplied in every kit, confirming proper reagent performance and contamination-free processing.
Consistent reagent integrity over a 12-month shelf life reduces emergency reorders, cuts wastage, and simplifies inventory management.
Validated on RapiCycler 96, Bio-Rad CFX96, QuantStudio 5, and LightCycler 480, supporting seamless integration into existing laboratory workflows.
| Commercial Name | Old Cat No. | New Cat No. | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTC-Q Real-Time PCR Kit | G610014-1 | 50 Tests |
Since its inception in 2016, Genes2me has been constantly striving towards setting a benchmark in the diagnostics space by introducing premium quality (Made in India) diagnostic kits which are CE-IVD, ISO-13485:2016, and ISO 9001:2015 certified, assuring our clients of unparalleled quality and compliance with international standards.
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