Ann Clin Microbiol 2025;28(3):16. Current status of mycobacterial identification in clinical laboratories in Korea
| Assay | Type | Target | Time to result | Media | Performance | Manufacturer, headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD BiolineTM TB Ag MPT64 | Device | MPT64 Ag | 15 min | Solid culture Liquid culture | Sensitivity: 98.6% Specificity: 100% | Abbott, Korea |
| STANDARD Q TB MPT64 Ag | Device | MPT64 Ag | 10 min | Solid culture Liquid culture | Sensitivity: 100% Specificity: 100% | SD Biosensor, Korea |
| CapiliaTM TB-Neo | Device | MPT64 Ag | 15 min | Solid culture Liquid culture | Sensitivity: 99.4% Specificity: 100% | TAUNS Laboratories, Japan |
| BD MGITTM TBc Identification Test | Device | MPT64 Ag | 15 min | Only use AFB smear-positive BD MGITTM tubes | Sensitivity: 98.5% Specificity: 100% | Becton Dickinson, USA |
Abbreviations: MPT64, Mycobacterium tuberculosis protein 64; AFB, acid-fast bacilli.