AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP in Mehsana
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What is MDR TB?
When TB bacteria become resistant to multiple drugs mainly belonging to class isoniazid and rifampicin, then it is called multi-drug resistant TB or MDR-TB.
Why does a drug sensitivity test need to be determined before starting the treatment for TB?
Due to the increased use of antibiotics, TB bacteria have become resistant to multiple antibiotics/drugs. To eradicate TB bacteria completely sensitivity of bacteria to class I drugs should be known.
Why should you book an AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris specializes in providing quick and reliable diagnosis support for hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare facilities across the country. We offer an AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP test in Mehsana with timely reports. We also do safe home collections when required.
How is drug sensitivity/resistance of TB bacteria to a drug determined?
TB bacteria are cultured in the presence of a drug, if the growth of bacteria occurs then bacteria is resistant to that particular drug. If no growth occurs in the presence of the drug bacteria are sensitive to the drug and the drug can be used for treatment.
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
AFB Sensitivity First-Line Drugs SIREP test in Mehsana
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Sterling Accuris offers an AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP Test in Mehsana to measure the effectiveness of first-line SIREP (Streptomycin, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and pyrazinamide) drugs against acid-fast bacilli (AFB).
Overview of the AFB Sensitivity 1st-Line Drugs SIREP Test
Acid-fast bacilli have the ability to resist decolorization on exposure to acid during the staining procedure. This property of acid fastness can be used in the detection of Mycobacteria-related infections. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by Mycobacterium which is a major health concern. AFB sensitivity 1st line drugs SIREP test is used for the determination of drug sensitivity of the tuberculosis bacteria to different antibiotics- Streptomycin, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and pyrazinamide.
The AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP test can provide important clues about the drug sensitivity of AFB culture to various classes of antibiotics, which is helpful for clinicians in planning treatment. Book an AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP test near you for accurate and reliable results.
Why and When is an AFB Sensitivity First-Line Drugs SIREP Test Done?
A healthcare practitioner might recommend this test if:
- A person was positive in the TB screening test
- To plan treatment and understand how the treatment is working
- A person has symptoms related to tuberculosis
You may require this test if you have symptoms:
- Cough for > 3 weeks
- Sputum containing blood
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Chest pain
- Weight loss without reason
- Night sweats
Sterling Accuris Ahmedabad offers an accurate AFB Sensitivity First-Line Drugs SIREP test in Mehsana, with timely reports.
AFB Sensitivity First-Line Drugs SIREP Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended Age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Any specimen
How to Interpret the AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP Test Reports
AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP test result interpretation is given in the table:
| Parameter | Range |
| AFB Sensitivity 1st Line Drugs SIREP | Culture Growth in the presence of 1st line SIREP drug: Positive No growth in the presence of 1st line SIREP drug: negative |
Causative factors:
- Living in close proximity to a person having active TB disease
- Live or visited an area where TB rates are high
- Work in a nursing home, hospital, clinic
- Weak immune system
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