TB PCR By Gene Expert in Ahmedabad

Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the TB PCR Test by GeneXpert in Ahmedabad, a molecular test to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its resistance to drugs.

Overview of TB PCR Test by Genexpert Test

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs. GeneXpert is a PCR test for the: 

1. Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA 
2. Detection of rifampicin resistance at the rpoB gene

This is a rapid test for early detection of tuberculosis disease.

Book a TB PCR Test by Genexpert near you to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis and its resistance to drugs. For accurate and reliable test results, you can rely on Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for a TB PCR Test by Genexpert in Ahmedabad.  

Why and When Do You Require a TB PCR Test by Genexpert?

GeneXpert by TB PCR is a very quick and reliable test to detect the infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 

You may need a GeneXpert by TB PCR test if you:

• Are in frequent and close contact with a person having active TB disease
• Live in an area where TB rates are high
• Have a weak immune system or have AIDS and diabetes.
• Travelling to regions where a high number of TB patients live

Your doctor may ask you to take a TB-PCR test if you have experience symptoms like:

• Coughing for more than three weeks
• Unexplained weight loss
• Painful breathing
• Chronic weakness
• Pain in the chest
• Chills
• Loss of appetite
• Night sweats
• Fever

TB PCR Test by Genexpert: Main Highlights 

• Instructions: No fasting is required
• Recommended Age: All age groups 
• Sample type for test: Any specimen except blood (e.g. Sputum, BAL, Pus, Plural Fluid, etc.)

How to Interpret the TB PCR Test by Genexpert Report

Results from the GeneXpert TB PCR Test indicate whether or not Mycobacterium tuberculosis was detected in the sample. 

If MTB is detected, the result states whether resistance to rifampicin or not:

• Detected- MTB detected and sample resistant to rifampicin or MTB detected and sample sensitive to rifampicin
• Not detected- MTB Not Detected  

Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the TB PCR test in Ahmedabad to diagnose and confirm an infection called tuberculosis (TB). 

Overview of TB PCR Test

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs; but can also affect other parts like the intestine, uterus, and skin. TB-PCR is a test that detects the presence of the bacterial DNA in the patient samples. TB-PCR is a quick and confirmatory method to detect tuberculosis infection in comparison to culture methods.

Book a TB PCR test near you to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis. For accurate and reliable test results, you can rely on Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for a TB PCR test in   Ahmedabad .  

Why and When Do You Require a TB PCR Test?

TB PCR is a very quick and reliable test to detect the infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis which is the causative agent for the disease. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections can be detected using TB-PCR. 

You may need a TB Gold test if you:

• Are in frequent and close contact with a person having active TB disease
• Live in an area where TB rates are high
• Work in a nursing home, hospital, clinic
• Have a weak immune system or have AIDS 

Your doctor may ask you to take a TB-PCR test If you have experience symptoms like:

• Persistent cough for more than three weeks
• Coughing up blood
• Unexplained weight loss
• Painful breathing
• Night sweats
• Fever
• Chronic weakness
• Pain in the chest
• Chills
• Loss of appetite

For reliable and error-free test results, you can head to Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for a TB PCR test in   Ahmedabad !

TB PCR Test: Main Highlights 

• Instructions: No fasting or other preparation is required
• Recommended Age: All age groups 
• Sample type for test: Body fluid- sputum, pleural fluid, cerebrospinal fluid

Understanding how to interpret TB PCR Test Report

The PCR test detects the presence or absence of the mycobacterium in the sample, giving a positive or negative result.

Positive: A positive result suggests that Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA is present.

Negative: A negative result suggests that Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA is absent.