Price:
Rs. 5,935.00
Sample Type: PURE CULTURE
Fasting Not Requierd
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What does the AFB Drug Susceptibility Panel (MACC) test include?
This Metropolis Healthcare test examines Mycobacterium tuberculosis from a pure culture and evaluates its sensitivity or resistance to four key anti-TB drugs included in the MACC panel.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this TB drug susceptibility test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers advanced TB diagnostics, expert microbiologists, precise laboratory systems, and standardized drug-resistance testing protocols to ensure accurate and reliable results.
What type of sample is required for this test?
A pure culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is required. Metropolis Healthcare uses this culture to perform detailed and dependable susceptibility analysis.
Who should undergo this test at Metropolis Healthcare?
Patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, those suspected of drug-resistant TB, or individuals not responding well to initial treatment may benefit from this MACC susceptibility evaluation.
How does Metropolis Healthcare carry out the testing?
The pure culture is exposed to the four MACC drugs under controlled laboratory conditions. Metropolis Healthcare follows strict, validated procedures to accurately determine resistance or sensitivity.
How long do the results typically take?
Results generally require several days, as Metropolis Healthcare performs careful incubation, monitoring, and analysis to ensure high-accuracy reporting.
How does this test help with TB management?
The MACC panel helps detect resistance to important TB drugs, enabling doctors to make informed decisions and design the most effective treatment plan.
Is this test helpful for monitoring TB treatment response?
Yes. When resistance is suspected or treatment outcomes are not satisfactory, this test performed at Metropolis Healthcare helps guide therapy adjustments.