Price:
Rs. 10,175.00
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 MOTT Antibiogram for Slow Growers (10 Drugs) test include?
This Metropolis Healthcare test evaluates the antibiotic sensitivity of slow-growing nontuberculous mycobacteria using a pure culture. It checks the organism’s response to 10 important antibiotics to guide precise treatment decisions.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides advanced mycobacteriology testing supported by expert microbiologists, state-of-the-art laboratory systems, strict quality checks, and highly accurate drug-susceptibility reporting.
What sample type is required for this test at Metropolis Healthcare?
A pure culture of the isolated slow-growing Mycobacterium species is needed. This ensures that Metropolis Healthcare can perform detailed and reliable susceptibility testing.
Who should undergo this test at Metropolis Healthcare?
Patients diagnosed with or suspected of having slow-growing NTM infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), M. kansasii, or M. xenopi should consider this test to identify effective antibiotic therapy.
How does Metropolis Healthcare conduct this test?
The pure culture is processed under controlled laboratory conditions where each of the 10 antibiotics is evaluated individually. Metropolis Healthcare follows standardized procedures to deliver accurate and clinically relevant sensitivity results.
How long does it take to receive results from Metropolis Healthcare?
Results typically take several days, as slow-growing mycobacteria require extended incubation and precise susceptibility evaluation.
Does this test help in customizing treatment?
Yes. The antibiotic susceptibility pattern provided by Metropolis Healthcare assists clinicians in tailoring treatment based on the organism’s specific drug response.
Is this test useful for monitoring ongoing infections at Metropolis Healthcare?
Absolutely. This test helps assess treatment effectiveness and can identify alternative antibiotic options if resistance is detected.