AFB Susceptibility MGIT (10 Drugs)
This test checks for resistance to 10 different drugs used in tuberculosis treatment. It aids in determining the most effective treatment plan for resistant cases.
Overview of AFB Susceptibility MGIT (10 Drugs) in Palakkad
What is the AFB Susceptibility MGIT 960 (10 Drugs) Test?
This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (AFB) to 10 anti-tubercular drugs using the MGIT 960 system, a rapid, automated culture-based method.
Who should undergo this test?
This test is recommended for:
Patients with confirmed tuberculosis (TB) who require drug susceptibility testing (DST).
Patients with multi-drug resistant (MDR) or extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB.
Individuals not responding to first-line TB treatment.
How is the test performed?
A sputum or other relevant sample is cultured in the MGIT 960 system, and the growth of the mycobacteria is monitored in the presence of 10 anti-tubercular drugs to assess drug resistance.
What do the results indicate?
Resistant: The mycobacteria continue to grow despite the presence of the drug, indicating resistance.
Susceptible: The growth of mycobacteria is inhibited, indicating drug susceptibility.
Why is this test important?
It helps guide appropriate anti-tubercular therapy, minimizing the risk of drug resistance and improving treatment outcomes.
Test included
- Isolate
- Streptomycin 1 Mcg/ml
- Isoniazid 0.1 Mcg/ml
- Rifampicin 1 Mcg/ml
- Ethambutol 5 Mcg/ml
- Pyrazinamide 100 Mcg/ml
- Para-amino Salicylic Acid 4 Mcg/ml
- Ethionamide 5 Mcg/ml
- Kanamycin 2.5 Mcg/ml
- Ofloxacin 2 Mcg/ml
- Capreomycin 2.5 Mcg/ml
- Amikacin 1 Mcg/ml
- Levofloxacin 1.0 Mcg/ml
- Rifabutin 0.5 Mcg/ml
- Linezolid (1 Mcg/ml)
- Clofazimine (1 Mcg/ Ml)
- Moxifloxacin (0.25 Mcg/ml)
- Moxifloxacin (1.0 Mcg/ml)
- Remark
- Smear
Doctor information
Test code
1464R2
CPT and Loinc codes
Department
- Micro Biology
Turn around time
15 Working Days
Performing locations
8 labs across India
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Culture | Others | 1 |
Specimen stability information
Culture
Collection instructions
ISOLATE IDENTIFICATION REPORT WITH DURG LIST FROM THE REFERRING LAB IS MANDATORY
Test price
₹13230
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