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 – Ethionamide Test?
This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to ethionamide using a pure culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps detect drug-resistant TB strains and ensures 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 ethionamide under controlled laboratory conditions.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result means the bacteria respond to ethionamide, while resistant indicates alternative drugs are needed.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, conducted entirely in biosafety-controlled laboratory conditions.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and reliable drug susceptibility testing using state-of-the-art microbiology methods for effective TB management.