TB Culture Positive Reflex MDR
Overview of TB Culture Positive Reflex MDR in Alappuzha
What is the TB Culture Positive Reflex MDR test?
This test confirms the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through culture and reflexively tests for multidrug resistance (MDR) if the culture is positive.
Why is this test done?
It helps diagnose tuberculosis and identify strains resistant to key drugs like isoniazid and rifampin, which is crucial for selecting effective treatment.
How is the test performed?
A sample (sputum, tissue, or other body fluid) is cultured for TB. If TB is detected, molecular or phenotypic drug susceptibility testing follows.
What do the results mean?
A positive culture confirms TB infection. MDR results indicate resistance and necessitate second-line drug therapy.
Are there any precautions or preparations required?
Samples should be collected under sterile conditions. Specific instructions may be given based on the sample type.
Test included
- Specimen Source
- Smear
- Culture : Week 3
- Afb Cul
- Identification
- Remark
- Rifampin Resistance
- Isoniadize Resistance
- Culture : Week 3
- Culture: Week1
- Culture :week6
Doctor information
Test code
9215RFX
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Micro Biology
- Molecular Biology
Turn around time
49 Working Days
Performing locations
1 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Bal | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 11 ML |
| Csf | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 11 ML |
| Culture | Others | 11 NOS |
| Others (fx) | Others | 11 |
| Pleural Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 1 ML |
| Sputum | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 13 ML |
| Urine | Blue Plastic Urine collecter | 12 ML |
Specimen stability information
Bal, Csf, Culture, Others (Fx), Sputum, Urine
Package price
₹2750
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