Evaluation of the STANDARD M10 MDR-TB and MTB/NTM assays for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis , rifampicin and isoniazid resistance, and nontuberculous mycobacteria in a low-incidence setting

Rapid detection is crucial for tuberculosis (TB) control. GeneXpert (Cepheid) is a widely used PCR system, known for its simplicity, random access, and point-of-care compatibility. SD BIOSENSOR recently introduced a similar system, STANDARD M10, including a