| 摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a method, compositions, and kits useful for detecting mycobacteria in a sample. The method includes contacting the sample with a formaldehyde solution, an organic solvent, and a protein-degrading agent prior to hybridizing a mycobacteria-specific nucleic acid probe to the sample. The invention has particular utility in detection and susceptibility screening of human-disease causing mycobacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.</p> |
