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 – Pyrazinamide Test?
This test checks the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to pyrazinamide using a pure bacterial culture.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps detect pyrazinamide-resistant TB strains, which is vital for first-line and MDR-TB treatment planning.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with drug-resistant TB, treatment failure, or relapse are recommended to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a pure MTB culture is tested against pyrazinamide under strict laboratory conditions.
5. What do the results indicate?
A sensitive result means the bacteria respond to pyrazinamide, while a resistant result indicates alternative therapy is required.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is completely safe, conducted in biosafety-controlled laboratory environments.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, quick, and dependable TB drug susceptibility testing using advanced microbiological methods for effective treatment management.