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Method and kit for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis

US11965217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2021
Grant dateApr 23, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/686
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and a kit for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis are provided. The method includes a step of performing a nested qPCR assay to a specimen. The nested qPCR assay includes a first round of amplification using external primers and a second round of amplification using internal primers and a probe. The external primers have sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 1 and 2, and the internal primers and the probe have sequences of SEQ ID NOs. 3 to 5.

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