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 – Ofloxacin Test?
This test checks the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to ofloxacin using a pure bacterial culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps identify ofloxacin-resistant TB strains, ensuring effective and targeted treatment for resistant TB.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with treatment failure, relapse, or suspected drug resistance are advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure MTB culture is exposed to ofloxacin to assess bacterial response.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result means the bacteria respond to ofloxacin, while resistant indicates the need for an alternative drug.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is completely safe, performed in biosafety-controlled laboratory environments.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, reliable, and rapid drug susceptibility testing using state-of-the-art microbiological methods for effective TB treatment planning.