{"id":1524,"date":"2023-02-13T06:55:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T06:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easybookmylab.com\/blog\/?p=1524"},"modified":"2023-02-13T06:55:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T06:55:38","slug":"what-exactly-is-the-genexpert-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easybookmylab.com\/blog\/what-exactly-is-the-genexpert-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What exactly is the Genexpert test?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cepheid, the manufacturer of the Genexpert test, has now developed a series of molecular tests for tuberculosis and other diseases based on the cartridge\/assay used. The Genexpert can screen for a variety of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis and communicable diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What exactly is the CB-NAAT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genexpert is known as the CB-NAAT in India. The Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test is the full name of the CB-NAAT test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the Genexpert test for tuberculosis?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genexpert detects the presence of TB bacteria to diagnose tuberculosis. The test is a molecular TB test that detects DNA in tuberculosis bacteria. It works with a sputum sample and can provide results in less than 2 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genexpert can also detect genetic mutations associated with Rifampicin resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much does the Genexpert TB test cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIND initially negotiated discounts for the Genexpert test in 120 high burden countries as well as all low and middle income countries, and the initial cost was around US$17 per cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNITAID approved $30 million in funding in June 2012 with the goal of expanding access to the Genexpert test. It was hoped that the test\u2019s implementation would reduce the price from US$17 to US$10. However, the roll out was slower than expected, and many customers are believed to have delayed ordering because they expected the price to be reduced following the UNITAID announcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n