Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA

• Measures levels of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in tissue specimens from Mtb-infected or Mtb/SIV co-infected macaques. 
• Performs quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in specimens from nonhuman primates. 

Acceptance criteria: 

• Frozen specimens should be prepared and provided according to mandatory specimen preparation, labelling, and shipment instructions. 
  • Contact Jeff Lifson, M.D. for details. 

Includes sufficient basic consultation with a subject matter expert.