| EX0488 CULTURED AFB (MYCOBACTERIUM) ANTI-TUBERCULAR DRUG SENSITIVITY TEST (DST), RAPID, PROTHINAMIDE |
| 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: |
The specimen submitted in the laboratory for AFB culture is preserved for a period of 15days if the culture is positive. If Antitubercular sensitivity is required on this sample, kindly order the test within 15 days after mentioning the new and previous Lab numbers respectively. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
This assay is used to determine the sensitivity of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex against Prothinamide at the critical concentration of 2.5ug/ ml. |
| 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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