ADA-MTB is used for the determination of adenosine deaminase activity in serum, plasma & biological fluids.
Tuberculosis occurs worldwide and is rampant in many countries. Though curable, its infection is on the rise. The most specific test is the positive bacterial culture of a patient's sputum sample. This is cumbersome and time consuming. X-rays, smears for AFB and Tuberculin tests though comparatively rapid are not conclusive. Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) is an enzyme widely distributed in mammalian tissues, particularly in T Lymphocytes. Increased levels of ADA are found in various forms of tuberculosis making it a marker for the same. Though ADA is also increased in various infectious diseases like Infectious Mononucleosis, Typhoid, Viral Hepatitis, initial stages of HIV, and in cases of malignant tumours, the same can be ruled out clinically.
REAGENT:
a) - ADA-MTB Reagent - Buffer Reagent, ready to use.
b) - ADA-MTB Reagent - Adenosine Reagent, ready to use.
c) - ADA-MTB Reagent - Phenol Reagent.
d) - ADA-MTB Reagent - Hypochlorite Reagent.
e) - ADA-MTB Standard – ADA Standard, ready to use.
