Detecting latent Tb before it becomes active Tb is the cornerstone of Tb elimination strategy. Cy-Tb is the third generation test for latent Tb detection. Developed by Serum Institute of India, Cy-Tb combines the accuracy of IGRA with the ease of TSTs. With robust data from clinical trials in 3 continents, the test has proven tobehighly effective a cross population groups.
Cy-Tb overcomes the problem of false positive in the previously BCG vaccinated Individuals
Unlike IGRA, no need for sample collection, transportation and testing in a controlled lab environment
Administered using widely popular Mantoux technique
• HIV-infected individual • Paediatric population
Performed in the field without any lab facility
Multidose vial is excellent for programmatic implementation
Patented smart patch to help track and trace the patients along with administration guidance
(To be launched soon)
End-to-end App, from patient registration to interpretation of results in a consistent manner
(To be launched soon)
One dose (0.1 mL) contains:
• rdESAT-6: 50 ng
• rCFP-10: 50 ng
Clear, colourless to pale
yellow solution for injection
Diagnosis of latent TB infection withMTB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)in individuals of 18 years and above
The dosage is 0.1 mL
Intradermal injection using mantoux technique
Induration of ≥ 5 mm indicateslatent infection
Store at 2-8°C
Shelf life of 18 months
No special training required