| EX0518 CULTURED AFB, ANTITUBERCULAR DST, RAPID 20 Drugs Panel |
| Specimen: |
Submit pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in a sterile screw-capped container in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated OR when used with other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the Laboratory from specimens already submitted will be processed for Antitubercular Sensitivity. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 48 HRS |
4 WEEKS |
NA |
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| Method: |
Automated Fluorescent |
| Comment: |
Specimens submitted in the laboratory for AFB culture are preserved for a period of 15 days if the culture is positive. If Antitubercular sensitivity is required on this sample, kindly order the test within 15 days. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
The test is used to determine the sensitivity of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex against 20 anti-tubercular drugs. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Infectious Disease Specialist |
| Disease: |
Tuberculosis |
| Components: |
*Streptomycin *Isoniazid *Rifampicin *Ethambutol *Pyrazinamide *Clofazimine *Ethionamide *Capreomycin *Kanamycin *Amikacin *Ofloxacin *PAS *Cycloserine *Levofloxacin *Moxifloxacin *Linezolid *Rifabutin *Meropenem *Clarithromycin *Prothinamide |
| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation is required. |
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