Tuberculosis Second Line Kit (Total 10 slants)

Kit contains eight anti-tubercular agent (Kanamycin, Amikacin, Ethionamide, D-Cycloserine, Clarithromycin, Ciprofloxacin, p-Amino salicylic acid, Rifabutin) + 2 controls. This medium is recommended for cultivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and for resistance testing. Lowenstein Jensen Medium Base w/o Starch is recommended for drug resistance testing of Mycobacteria as recommended by WHO. Penicillin and nalidixic acid (FD053) along with malachite green prevents growth of the majority of contaminants . RNA (in FD053) acts as stimulant and helps to increase the isolation rate of Mycobacteria. The slants are in long tubes.