Xpert MTB/RIF - Extra Pulmonary
A PCR-based test used to diagnose extra-pulmonary tuberculosis by detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in extra-pulmonary samples.
Xpert MTB/RIF - Extra Pulmonary Test in Amritsar Overview
No special preparations needed
- Specimen Type
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
- Rifampicin Resistance
- Nikshay Id
The Xpert MTB/RIF Extrapulmonary test detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in samples other than sputum (e.g., lymph node, pleural fluid).
It is used for rapid diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), especially when conventional testing is inconclusive.
Specimens from extrapulmonary sites are processed using real-time PCR on the GeneXpert platform to detect MTB DNA and drug resistance.
A positive result confirms TB infection, and detection of rifampicin resistance guides the need for second-line treatment.
No specific preparation is needed. Sample type depends on the clinical suspicion.
Test code
RD1324EP
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Ascitic Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
| Endometrial Tissue | Others | 2 NOS |
| Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
| Others (fx) | Others | 2 ML |
| Peritoneal Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
| Pleural Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
| Pus | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
| Synovial Fluid | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 2 ML |
| Tissue | Others | 2 ML |
Specimen stability information
Ascitic Fluid, Endometrial Tissue, Fluid, Others (Fx), Peritoneal Fluid, Pleural Fluid, Pus, Synovial Fluid, Tissue
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
Every Day TIME - 10:00
Turn around time
Same Day
Performing locations
Department
- Molecular Biology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹2416
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