AFB Sensitivity10 (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT in Sanand
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Why should I book an AFB Drug Sensitivity Test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris specializes in providing reliable diagnosis support for physicians and healthcare facilities across the country. It is convenient to book an AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test in Sanand with us at a great price.
What is AFB drug susceptibility?
For the purpose of determining if the microbes are resistant to several types of antibiotics, the AFB drug susceptibility examination measures the response of an AFB sample to certain medications.
Does aging affect how sensitive we are to drugs?
Drug sensitivity increases as we age, which might have negative impacts on our health. These changes in metabolism and how medications are utilized in the body are caused by aging.
What do the MGIT TB test results mean?
The term "MGIT" refers to the Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube. It is a procedure that determines whether or not TB germs will grow when TB drugs are present.
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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.
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Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
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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 (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test in Sanand
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test in Sanand to measure the effectiveness of first-line and second-line drugs against acid-fast bacilli (AFB).
Overview of AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT 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. One of the most deadly disorders with an elevated death rate is tuberculosis (TB), which is brought on by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). Due to the evolution of drug resistance in bacteria, screening for susceptibility is crucial. This AFB sensitivity test by BACTEC MGIT is used to test sensitivity against first-line drugs Streptomycin, Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Ethambutol, and pyrazinamide, as well as second-line drugs such as Kanamycin, Ethionamide, PAS (P-aminosalicylic acid), and Ofloxacin, commonly used to treat TB.
Sterling Accuris offers a sensitive AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test in Sanand, with timely reports.
Why and When is an AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT 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
The AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test is recommended if the following symptoms are present:
- Difficulty in breathing
- Coughing
- Bleeding
- Losing weight
- Discomfort in the chest
- High temperature
- Sweating during the night
AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended age group: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Any specimen
How To Interpret AFB Sensitivity (1st And 2nd Line) Drug Sensitivity By Bactec MGIT Test Report
The following table shows possible results of an AFB sensitivity 1st and 2nd line drugs test by BACTEC MGIT:
| Test | Result |
| Sensitivity to 1st and 2nd Line Drugs | A negative drug-sensitive result means the AFB is not resistant against the drug |
Causative factors
- Malnutrition
- Infection with bacteria
- Continue to smoke
- Exposure to an infected person
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