Abstract
The detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA by PCR using formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded material has become an integral part of molecular-pathological diagnostics. We describe an approach that enables the detection of contamination by using Mycobacterium szulgai as a positive control, contributing to the reduction of false-positive results.
Translated title of the contribution | Mycobacterium szulgai as positive control helps to detect contaminations in the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis-complex in formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissues by 16SrDNA PCR |
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Original language | German |
Journal | Pathologe |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 83-85 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0172-8113 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 02.2021 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)