Price:
Rs. 3,015.00
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 – Amikacin Test?
This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to amikacin using a pure culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps identify drug-resistant TB strains, enabling targeted and effective antibiotic therapy.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) or treatment failure may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure culture of MTB is tested against amikacin using standardized susceptibility methods.
5. What do the results indicate?
A result showing sensitivity indicates the strain responds to amikacin, while resistance indicates the need for alternative drugs.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, as it uses laboratory-cultured bacteria without direct patient exposure.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers accurate and reliable drug susceptibility testing with expert microbiological evaluation for effective TB treatment management.