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TUBEX\u00ae TF delivers results within 10 minutes, supporting timely diagnosis and immediate treatment decisions.<\/p>\n
A positive test result, in combination with clinical symptoms, provides a strong indication of acute typhoid infection, enabling earlier intervention and improved patient management.<\/p>\n
IMBI\u00ae Technology (Inhibition Magnetic Binding Immunoassay) is a semi-quantitative method that enables simple and reliable testing through visual interpretation without the need for advanced instrumentation.<\/p>\n
The technology is based on a magnetic binding principle, where the presence of specific antibodies in the sample influences the interaction between test reagents. The result is then interpreted visually using a clear color scale, making it easy to read and evaluate.<\/p>\n
This makes TUBEX\u00ae TF particularly valuable in resource-limited settings and field environments.<\/p>\n
TUBEX\u00ae TF is characterized by high sensitivity and specificity. TUBEX\u00ae TF can be performed in any laboratory environment and the result is ready within 10 minutes.<\/p>\n
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Typhoid fever is a systemic bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, characterized by prolonged high fever and multi-organ involvement.<\/p>\n
After ingestion, the bacteria can spread through the bloodstream, making early and accurate diagnosis essential.<\/p>\n
Because these symptoms overlap with other febrile illnesses, clinical diagnosis alone is often insufficient, highlighting the need for reliable diagnostic testing.<\/p>\n
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TUBEX\u00ae TF is designed for versatile use across multiple healthcare settings:<\/p>\n
Its flexibility makes it an ideal solution in endemic regions and outbreak situations, where rapid and accessible diagnostics are essential.<\/p>\n
For enhanced performance when analyzing colored serum samples, TUBEX\u00ae TF Wash is recommended as a complementary solution.<\/p>\n
This ensures more accurate interpretation and reliable results, even in complex sample conditions.<\/p>\n
IDL Biotech\u00a0is the legal\u00a0manufacturer\u00a0of\u00a0both\u00a0<\/span>TUBEX\u00ae TF<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>TUBEX\u00ae TF\u00a0Wash<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0ensuring\u00a0consistent\u00a0quality\u00a0and\u00a0reliability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In a comparative study in the Philippines, Kawano and co-workers evaluated four antibody detection tests for typhoid fever. The sensitivity of TUBEX\u00ae TF was 95% at a specificity of 80%. In this study TUBEX\u00ae TF performed best among other analysed tests. TUBEX\u00ae TF has been clinically evaluated on more than 5000 patients in different endemic settings, showing consistent performance across multiple continents.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”References for TUBEX TF” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding=”||15px|||”]<\/p>\n Tarupiwa, A., Tapera, S., Mtapuri-Zinyowera, S., Gumbo, P., Ruhanya, V., Gudza-Mugabe, M., Majuru, N.M., Chinombe, N.: Evaluation of TUBEX TF and onsite Typhoid IgG\/IgM Combo Rapid tests to detect Salmonella enterica serovar typhi infection during a typhoid outbreak in Harare, Zimbabwe. BMC Research Notes 2015;8.<\/a><\/p>\n Lelei, Walter, Andrew K. Nyerere, Robert S. Onsare and Samuel M Kariuki. \u201cPerformance of TUBEX\u00ae TF IgM Antibody Test Against Culture to Detect Typhoid Fever Among Hospitalized Patients in Nairobi County.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare<\/em>\u00a0(2019): n. pag.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Kawano RL, Leano SA, Agdamag D.M.: Comparison of serological test kits for diagnosis of typhoid fever in the Philippines. J Clin Microbiol 2007; 45: 246-247.<\/a><\/p>\n Rahman, M., Siddique, A.K., Tam, F.C.-H., Sharmin, S., Rashid, H., Iqbal, A., Ahmed, S., Nair, G.B., Chaignat, C.-L., Lim, P.-L.: Rapid detection of early typhoid fever in endemic community children by the TUBEX\u00ae O9-antibody test. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2007; 58: 275-281.<\/a><\/p>\n Olsen, S.J., Pruckler, J., Bibb, W., Nguyen, T.M., Tran, M.T., Nguyen, T.M., Sivapalasingam, S., Gupta, A., Phan, T.P., Nguyen, T.C., Nguyen, V.C., Phung, D.C., Mintz, E.D.: Evaluation of rapid diagnostic tests for typhoid fever. J Clin Microbiol 2004; 42: 1885-1889.<\/a><\/p>\n Bundalian, R., Jr, Valenzuela, M., & Tiongco, R. E. (2019). Achieving accurate laboratory diagnosis of typhoid fever: a review and meta-analysis of TUBEX\u00ae TF clinical performance.\u00a0<\/span>Pathogens and global health<\/i>,\u00a0<\/span>113<\/i>(7), 297\u2013308.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Khanna, A., Khanna, M., Karamjit S.G. : Comparative evaluation of TUBEX TF for typhoid fever in endemic area. J of Clin. And Diagn Res. 2015 Nov, Vol-9(11): DC14-C`DC17.<\/a><\/p>\n Tam FCH., Leung DTM., Ma CH., Lim P-L.: Modification of the Tubex typhoid test to detect antibodies directly from haemolytic serum and whole blood. J Medical Microbiol 2008; 57: 1349-1353.<\/a><\/p>\nClinical evaluation<\/h3>\n