AFB SUSC. SIREP PANEL
A panel testing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis's resistance to five drugs, essential for creating an effective treatment plan.
AFB SUSC. SIREP PANEL Test in Bengaluru Overview
No special preparations needed
- Smear
- Isolate
- Streptomycin 1 Mcg/ml
- Isoniazid 0.1 Mcg/ml
- Rifampicin 1 Mcg/ml
- Ethambutol 5 Mcg/ml
- Pyrazinamide 100 Mcg/ml
- Remark
The AFB Susc SIREP panel tests for susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) to first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs, including Streptomycin, Isoniazid, Rifampin, Ethambutol, and Pyrazinamide.
It is recommended for patients diagnosed with tuberculosis to determine the most effective drug regimen and detect drug resistance.
A sputum or other bodily fluid sample is cultured, and drug susceptibility is determined through MGIT (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube) or other assays.
- Susceptible: Indicates that the bacteria can be effectively treated with the listed drugs.
- Resistant: Suggests that alternative medications are required to treat the infection.
Test code
5649
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Culture | Others | 1 |
Specimen stability information
Culture
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
'
Turn around time
15 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Micro Biology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹7100
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