Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Genome Sequencing & AFB Smear

Test Name

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Genome Sequencing & AFB Smear

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

MTBGSS

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

AFB- TB

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

Smear report Daily by 6pm; Genome Sequencing and MGIT culture report within 6-7 weeks

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL UTILITY

A rapid & comprehensive drug sensitivity test for tuberculosis covering 18 antibiotics.

SPECIMEN STABILITY

48 hrs

METHODOLOGY

AFB Smear + TB Culture + TB Whole Genome Sequencing

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

2-8°C, Do not freeze

SPECIMEN TYPE

Clinical specimen/ Positive culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Test?

Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Genome Sequencing & AFB Smear

What does it measure?

A rapid & comprehensive drug sensitivity test for tuberculosis covering 18 antibiotics.

How to prepare yourself for the test?

When should you consider this test/ when this test is recommended?

This test is considered for confirmed positive cases of TB where you are not getting response from drugs of treatment. This test saves on time by providing DST of 18 antibiotics in one go.

Test Process/ how is the (test name) test performed?

One the sample reaches to lab, the same is sent for culture to check for growth of bacteria. From this growth, DNA is extracted, sequencing is done and finally data is anaysed wih final report generation.

What are the risks of the (test name) test?

No associated risks

How to read the test report?/ What the results may indicate?

The report gives a comrehensive overview of drug sensitivity for 18 antibiotics. Alongwith the same, there is mention of strain, variants, any possible or new mutations, relapse or reinfection, mixed or co-infections.