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Biomagnetics Develops First Urine-Based Test to Diagnose Tuberculosis

by Savitha C Muppala on May 17 2011 2:32 AM

Biomagnetics Develops First Urine-Based Test to Diagnose Tuberculosis

Testing for tuberculosis is long drawn and the results usually take two to three days.

On the contrary PCR tests can provide the result in a matter of hours, but these tests are quite expensive.

Tuberculosis - Spread - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs

Tuberculosis - Spread - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affects the lung. It may spread to other organs.

Orangevale, CA-based Biomagnetics Diagnostics Corporation has revealed that they have developed a new urine-based test which will give out the result in approximately 20 minutes. This test is also pocket-friendly!

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