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AFB LJ SUSC - CYCLOSERINE

Tests the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to Cycloserine at 40 mcg/mL concentration. It helps in determining the appropriate antibiotic treatment for TB.

Also known asAfb Lj Susceptibility - Cycloserine 40mcg/ml Afb Lj Susceptibility - Cycloserine 40mcg/ml

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

42 Working Days

Test details

AFB LJ SUSC - CYCLOSERINE Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
AFB LJ SUSC - CYCLOSERINE includes 2 parameters

  • Cycloserine
  • Remark
Frequently Asked Questions

The AFB LI susceptibility cycloserine test determines the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (AFB) to cycloserine, an antibiotic used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB).

It is recommended for patients diagnosed with MDR-TB who require second-line drug susceptibility testing.

A culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis is tested for resistance to cycloserine using liquid culture (LI) susceptibility methods.

  • Sensitive: Cycloserine is effective against the strain.
  • Resistant: Cycloserine is not effective against the strain.

Test code

CY5653

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
CultureOthers1 ML

Specimen stability information

Culture

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

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

Turn around time

42 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

AFB LJ SUSC - CYCLOSERINE

₹1050