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Epistem begins full commercial launch for Genedrive® tuberculosis tests in India despite poor demonstrated sensitivity for TB

Epistem
April 20, 2016, 9:41 p.m.

Epistem is launching Genedrive®, a test that supposedly allows for the early detection of TB and antibiotic resistance without need for central laboratory facilities. However, in a study published earlier this year Epistem's Genedrive demonstrated very poor sensitivity for TB compared to Xpert and smear microscopy.

To read Epistem's full press release, click here.