Price:
Rs. 2,705.00
Sample Type: PURE CULTURE
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Antibiogram for MTB Complex – Levofloxacin Test?
This test checks the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to levofloxacin using a pure culture sample.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps identify levofloxacin-resistant TB strains, which is essential for managing MDR-TB and XDR-TB cases.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with treatment failure or suspected drug resistance may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure MTB culture is exposed to levofloxacin to assess resistance or sensitivity.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result shows the bacteria respond to levofloxacin, while resistant indicates alternative drugs are required.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is completely safe, performed in biosafety-controlled laboratory environments.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers precise, reliable, and rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing, ensuring effective TB management and treatment planning.