| EX0487 CULTURED AFB (MYCOBACTERIUM) ANTI-TUBERCULAR DRUG SENSITIVITY TEST (DST) RAPID, MEROPENEM |
| 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: |
This assay is used to determine the sensitivity of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex against Meropenem at the critical concentration of 2ug/ ml. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
A positive culture for TB is subjected to a single specific drug to assess the response. This identifies whether this drug can be prescribed for the patient. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Infectious Disease Specialist |
| Disease: |
Tuberculosis |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
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| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Microbiology |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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