Price:
Rs. 2,705.00
Sample Type: PURE CULTURE
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Antibiogram for MTB Complex – PAS Test?
This test checks the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to para-aminosalicylic acid (PAS) using a pure culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps detect PAS-resistant TB strains, aiding in effective second-line treatment for drug-resistant TB.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected or confirmed multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) are recommended to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure MTB culture is exposed to PAS under controlled conditions to determine resistance or sensitivity.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result means the bacteria respond to PAS, while a resistant result indicates the need for alternate therapy.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, conducted in biosafety-controlled laboratory environments with no risk to the patient.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare ensures accurate, reliable, and rapid TB drug resistance testing using advanced microbiological techniques for optimal treatment management.