Price:
Rs. 2,495.00
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.
Notes: A0080
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Antibiogram for MTB Complex – Streptomycin Test?
This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to streptomycin using a pure bacterial culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps identify streptomycin-resistant TB strains, aiding in the management of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected MDR-TB, treatment relapse, or drug resistance may be advised to undergo this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure MTB culture is exposed to streptomycin to assess bacterial sensitivity or resistance.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result shows the bacteria respond to streptomycin, while a resistant result suggests the need for alternate therapy.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is completely safe, conducted in biosafety-controlled laboratory environments.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and reliable TB drug resistance testing using state-of-the-art microbiological techniques to support effective treatment management.