Table 2.
Identification of NTM clinical isolates using the developed LAMP assay.
| Species | No. of strains | No. correctly identified (%) | No. misidentified |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTM | 52/52 | 52 | 0 |
| M. intracellulare | 18/18 | 18 | 0 |
| M. abscessus | 12/13 | 12 | 1(M. massiliens) |
| M. kansasii | 10/10 | 10 | 0 |
| M. avium | 5/5 | 5 | 0 |
| M. fortuitum | 4/4 | 4 | 0 |
| M. gordonae | 2/2 | 2 | 0 |