Price:
Rs. 2,500.00
Sample Type: PULMONARY
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):
What is the MTB - Xpert Panel (M.TB Detection & Rifampicin Resistance), Pulmonary Test?
This test uses GeneXpert real-time PCR technology to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA and identify mutations associated with rifampicin resistance in pulmonary samples.
Why is this test important?
It enables rapid detection of TB and rifampicin-resistant strains, allowing early initiation of appropriate treatment and reducing disease transmission.
Who should undergo this test?
Patients with symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis or those suspected of drug-resistant TB should undergo this test for quick and accurate diagnosis.
How is the test performed?
Pulmonary samples such as sputum are processed and analyzed using the GeneXpert system at Metropolis Healthcare to detect MTB DNA and rifampicin resistance.
What do the results indicate?
A positive result confirms the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and if rifampicin resistance is detected, it indicates possible multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).
Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe and non-invasive, involving only sample collection from the respiratory tract.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides fast, highly accurate, and reliable TB and drug resistance detection using cutting-edge GeneXpert technology with expert molecular diagnostics for effective TB management.