Experiment

MPT64 antigen

Detection before Micro MGIT instrument signals positive

Fluorescent +ve

By Micro MGIT instrument

Initial sample

Day of strong band

Sample 1

Faint band on day 1.2

3^rd day

5^th day Strong band

Sample 2

Faint band on day 1.2

3^rd day

5^th day Strong band

Sample 3

Faint band on day 1.2

3^rd day

5^th day Strong band

Sample 4

Faint band on day 1.2

3^rd day

5^th day Strong band

Sample 5

Faint band on day 1.2

3^rd day

5^th day Strong band