CULTURED AFB ANTITUBERCULAR DST ISONIAZID Test
Test Cost: AED 660.0
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Test Details
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test is a laboratory test used to determine the susceptibility of the tuberculosis-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, to the antibiotic drug isoniazid. This test is performed on a culture of the bacteria obtained from a patient’s sputum or other body fluids.
Isoniazid is one of the first-line drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis. However, some strains of M. tuberculosis may develop resistance to isoniazid, making the treatment less effective. The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test helps in identifying these resistant strains.
During the test, the M. tuberculosis culture is exposed to different concentrations of isoniazid. The growth of the bacteria is observed over a specified period, typically 14-21 days. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of isoniazid required to inhibit the growth of the bacteria is determined. This MIC value helps in categorizing the strain as susceptible or resistant to isoniazid.
The results of the Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test guide the healthcare provider in selecting the appropriate antibiotic regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis. If the strain is susceptible to isoniazid, it can be used as part of the treatment regimen. However, if the strain is resistant, alternative drugs or combinations of drugs need to be considered.
It is important to note that this test specifically looks for resistance to isoniazid and does not provide information about resistance to other antitubercular drugs. Therefore, additional drug susceptibility testing may be required to determine the overall drug resistance profile of the M. tuberculosis strain.
Test Components and Price
Test Name: CULTURED AFB ANTITUBERCULAR DST ISONIAZID Test
Components: Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture exposed to different concentrations of isoniazid
Price: AED 660.0
Sample Condition and Report Delivery
Sample Condition: Submit pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media in sterile screw capped container in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated OR when used with other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the Laboratory from specimens already submitted will be processed for Antitubercular Sensitivity.
Report Delivery: Sample daily by 3.30 pm; Report 21 days
Method and Test Type
Method: Automated Fluorescent
Test Type: Tuberculosis
Doctor and Test Department
Doctor: Physician
Test Department: DNA Labs UAE
Pre Test Information
No special preparation required
| Test Name | CULTURED AFB ANTITUBERCULAR DST ISONIAZID Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 660.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | Submit pure growth ofMycobacterium tuberculosis complexon appropriate media in sterile screw capped container in a sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated ORwhen used with other AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests, the pure growth obtained in the Laboratory from specimens already submittedwill be processed for Antitubercular Sensitivity. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report 21 days |
| Method | Automated Fluorescent |
| Test type | Tuberculosis |
| Doctor | Physician |
| Test Department: | |
| Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
| Test Details |
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test is a laboratory test used to determine the susceptibility of the tuberculosis-causing bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, to the antibiotic drug isoniazid. This test is performed on a culture of the bacteria obtained from a patient’s sputum or other body fluids. Isoniazid is one of the first-line drugs used in the treatment of tuberculosis. However, some strains of M. tuberculosis may develop resistance to isoniazid, making the treatment less effective. The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test helps in identifying these resistant strains. During the test, the M. tuberculosis culture is exposed to different concentrations of isoniazid. The growth of the bacteria is observed over a specified period, typically 14-21 days. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of isoniazid required to inhibit the growth of the bacteria is determined. This MIC value helps in categorizing the strain as susceptible or resistant to isoniazid. The results of the Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Isoniazid Test guide the healthcare provider in selecting the appropriate antibiotic regimen for the treatment of tuberculosis. If the strain is susceptible to isoniazid, it can be used as part of the treatment regimen. However, if the strain is resistant, alternative drugs or combinations of drugs need to be considered. It is important to note that this test specifically looks for resistance to isoniazid and does not provide information about resistance to other antitubercular drugs. Therefore, additional drug susceptibility testing may be required to determine the overall drug resistance profile of the M. tuberculosis strain. |
