Tuberculosis Molecular Diagnostics — iFIND TBR + IFQ

Workflow for detecting M. tuberculosis and drug-resistance markers relevant to the Indian context.

Manufacturer-provided information All technical parameters are manufacturer-provided (iFIND). Local CDSCO registration status is not verified.

Molecular Workflow & Cartridge Architecture

🧪 Step 1: Prep Sputum / BAL Sample Lysis • Sputum / BAL • DNA Extraction • Buffer Ingestion ~15 mins 🔬 iFIND TBR Cartridge 1: Screen MTB + RIF Screen IS6110 (M. tuberculosis) IS1081 / IS1087 ⚠ rpoB (Рифампицин / RIF) Primary Screen 🧬 iFIND IFQ Cartridge 2: MDR MDR Resistance katG (Изониазид / INH) inhA (Изониазид Low) gyrA (Фторхинолоны / FQ) MDR Profiling 📋 Report Clinical • MTB Pos/Neg • RIF Sens/Res • INH Sens/Res • FQ Sens/Res Validated

iFIND TBR + IFQ Molecular Workflow

  1. 1 Specimen
    Sample Collection & Lysis Sputum or alternative respiratory specimen. Automated or manual lysis per protocol.
  2. 2 Cartridge 1
    iFIND TBR (Primary Screen) Detection of M. tuberculosis complex DNA and rifampicin-resistance markers.
    IS6110 IS1081 / IS1087 rpoB
  3. 3 Cartridge 2
    iFIND IFQ (MDR Profiling) Expanded resistance detection for isoniazid and fluoroquinolones.
    katG inhA gyrA
  4. 4 Report
    Clinical Interpretation Integrated fluorescent quantification evaluated together with clinical context.
Evidence Boundary Note: All parameters are manufacturer-provided (iFIND). IS1081/IS1087 target conflict and detection time discrepancy (85 min vs ≤120 min) are unresolved. Local regulatory status is not verified. This diagram is for educational purposes.

Manufacturer parameters

Intended use
Detection of M. tuberculosis complex DNA and resistance markers for rifampicin, isoniazid, fluoroquinolones and injectable agents. Manufacturer-provided information
Specimen type
Sputum or alternative respiratory specimen. Manufacturer-provided information
Turnaround time
Per manufacturer data. Manufacturer-provided information
Room-temperature stability
Manufacturer claim; verify for Indian logistics conditions. Manufacturer-provided information

India market status

Local regulatory status not verified Local CDSCO registration, import and service status are not verified.
CDSCO registration
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Import status
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Laboratory evaluation in India
No data
Local service in India
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