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 – Capreomycin Test?
This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to capreomycin using a pure culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps identify resistant TB strains, enabling targeted and effective second-line treatment.
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 MTB culture is tested against capreomycin using standardized drug susceptibility methods.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result indicates the TB strain responds to capreomycin, while resistant indicates the need for alternative therapy.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, as it uses laboratory-cultured bacteria with no direct patient exposure.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers accurate, reliable drug susceptibility testing with expert microbiological evaluation for effective TB treatment management.