Vietnam produces paper sticks that identify TB bacteria on people

A number of scientists from the Department of Nursing and Medical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy have researched and successfully built a test paper rod called Niacin to determine the bacteria that cause tuberculosis. people.

This is the product that won the second prize of the City Technical Innovation Contest in 2007.

This test paper has the same specifications as the 10 minute reading result threshold (equivalent to the classic method and with imported products); 100% sensitivity (compared to the classic method); 100% specificity (compared to the classic method); The durability of the product is over one year (currently continuing to monitor product durability).

Bacteria that cause tuberculosis.(Photo: Google)

In particular, Niacin test paper paper gives a positive result in red, easy to read results, easier to produce than imported paper sticks and the price is only about 6,500 VND / stick.

This paper rod technology has been transferred to Nam Khoa Company to produce and supply hospitals and medical centers.

Niacin test strips are one of the most important tests for identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis (causing human tuberculosis) with other Mycobacterium strains (not causing tuberculosis in humans). Some foreign firms such as BD, Merck, Difco . have researched and produced Niacin test paper with high price, about 2.5-3 USD / stick.