Abstract
TM TBc identification test for rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from BACTEC MGIT 960 positive cultures was evaluated. The study tested 273 positive MGIT 960 cultures with TBc ID test. The results of the test were compared with conventional biochemical tests as gold standard. The sensitivity, specificity, and positive/negative predictive value of TBc ID test for identifying M. tuberculosis complex were 96.9, 100, 100 and 88.9% respectively. We conclude that the test is very useful and specific tool for rapid identification of M. tuberculosis complex from positive MGIT 960 cultures and the test can be used in a routine laboratory.