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Table 2 Comparison of MYCOLOR TK and MGIT system

From: Comparative evaluation of TK SLC-L, a rapid liquid mycobacterial culture medium, with the MGIT system

Variables

MYCOLOR TK*

MGIT*

Working principle

Colorimetric

Fluorometric

Sample capacity

336 to 2016 (modular)

960

Reading intervals

Adjustable (default set every two hours)

Once in a hour

Approximated test cost**

1.2-1.9 USD

4,5-7 USD

Approximated susceptibility and typing cost**

7.5-10.0 USD

18-22,5 USD

Shelf life

6-9 months

More than 1 year

Storage temperature for culture media

2-8°C

Room temperature

Storage temperature for supplements

2-8 C (Supplements included in TK media)

2-8 C

Online access from internet

Via epicenter

Via epicenter

M. tuberculosis – MOTT differentiation

Yes

Via extra test

Mycobacteria contamination differentiation

Via colorimetric or visual

Via turbidity or microscopy

Growth curves; auto-evaluation

Yes

Yes

Statistics

Yes

Via epicenter

Alternative visual evaluation without instrument

Yes

No

  1. *Table was arranged according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  2. **Approximated test cost, susceptibility and typing cost vary according to annual consumption amounts.