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 – Ethambutol Test?
This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to ethambutol using a pure culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps identify drug-resistant TB strains, ensuring effective first-line or combination 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 MTB culture is exposed to ethambutol under controlled conditions to assess bacterial resistance.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result indicates the bacteria respond to ethambutol, while resistance indicates the need for alternative drugs.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, as it is performed entirely in biosafety-controlled laboratory conditions.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and expert drug susceptibility testing using state-of-the-art microbiology techniques for effective TB treatment.