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 – Rifabutin Test?
This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to rifabutin using a pure bacterial culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps detect rifabutin-resistant TB strains, aiding in the management of MDR-TB and rifampicin-resistant TB cases.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with drug-resistant TB or inadequate response to rifampicin therapy are advised to undergo this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure MTB culture is exposed to rifabutin under controlled conditions to check for bacterial resistance.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result means the bacteria respond to rifabutin, while resistant indicates that alternative therapy is required.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is completely safe, carried out in biosafety-controlled laboratory environments.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers accurate, rapid, and expert TB drug susceptibility testing using state-of-the-art microbiological techniques to ensure effective treatment management.