AFB SUSC. ETHAMBUTOL

This test checks Mycobacterium tuberculosis's resistance to Ethambutol, a drug used in the treatment of TB infections.

Also known asAfb Susceptibility Ethambutol 5mcg/ml Afb Susceptibility Ethambutol 5mcg/ml

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

15 Working Days

Test details

AFB SUSC. ETHAMBUTOL Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
AFB SUSC. ETHAMBUTOL includes 1 parameter

  • Ethambutol (5.0 Mcg/ml)
Frequently Asked Questions

This test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to Ethambutol, a first-line anti-TB drug.

This test is recommended for:

  • Patients with confirmed TB infection.
  • Individuals who are not responding to first-line TB treatment.

A cultured isolate is tested for growth inhibition in the presence of Ethambutol.

  • Susceptible: The bacteria are sensitive to Ethambutol.
  • Resistant: Ethambutol may be ineffective, requiring alternative treatment.

Determining susceptibility helps tailor TB treatment and prevent drug resistance.

Test code

ET5654

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CultureOthers1 NO

Specimen stability information

Culture

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday TIME - 10:00

Turn around time

15 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

AFB SUSC. ETHAMBUTOL

3000