Price:
Rs. 2,130.00
Sample Type: BODY FLUID
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 DNA Detection by RT-PCR, Body Fluid Test?
This test detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in body fluids using real-time PCR for rapid TB identification.
2. Why is this test important?
It enables early and accurate detection of TB, including extrapulmonary cases, for timely intervention.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected TB in body fluids or unexplained TB-related symptoms are advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
DNA is extracted from the body fluid sample and analyzed using RT-PCR at Metropolis Healthcare to detect MTB.
5. What do the results indicate?
A positive result confirms TB infection, while a negative result indicates no detectable MTB DNA in the sample.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, requiring only the collection of the relevant body fluid.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and reliable molecular TB testing with expert laboratory analysis for timely treatment planning.