TB Drug Susceptibility tests in Dubai & UAE

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Test and description	Specimen	Typical duration	Price	Options
TEST-904 Cultured AFB Second-Line Antitubercular Drug Susceptibility Test (DST) Panel This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to a panel of ten second-line antitubercular drugs using phenotypic culture methods.	Sputum (Respiratory Specimen)	21 days from pure culture	2,200.00 AED	View
View test specifications and preparation Hide test specifications and preparation What it measures ["Phenotypic resistance to fluoroquinolones", "Phenotypic resistance to injectable agents", "Phenotypic resistance to other second-line drugs"] Parameters [{"name": "Amikacin", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Kanamycin", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Capreomycin", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Ofloxacin", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Levofloxacin", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Moxifloxacin", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Ethionamide", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Linezolid", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Clofazimine", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}, {"name": "Bedaquiline", "reference_range": "Susceptible/Resistant"}] Preparation ["No fasting or special preparation is needed", "Collect sputum sample first thing in the morning"] Indications ["Confirmation of MDR-TB", "Guidance for second-line drug regimen selection", "Monitoring treatment response in MDR-TB"] Measurement technique Confirm with laboratory Codes LOINC: 60567-6 ICD-10: Z16.24, Z16.29 Clinical summary This test evaluates the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to a panel of ten second-line antitubercular drugs using phenotypic culture methods.

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TB Drug Susceptibility: overview

When a tuberculosis infection is confirmed, ensuring the prescribed antibiotics will actually destroy the bacteria is the absolute most critical step in formulating a cure and preventing Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB. Integrated into our advanced Mycobacteriology services, TB Drug Susceptibility testing rigorously exposes your cultured Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolate to first-line and second-line anti-tubercular drugs. Utilizing state-of-the-art automated culture monitoring and molecular technology, this vital screening uncovers hidden genetic resistance patterns, providing the definitive data necessary to safely guide your pulmonologist in tailoring highly personalized, aggressive, and life-saving antibiotic regimens. Consistently trusted for respiratory diagnostic excellence among premier diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, exceptional analytical precision, and the fastest possible reporting for complex cultures. Protect your pulmonary future—schedule your TB drug susceptibility testing in UAE, coordinate a secure clinical sample transfer, or reach out to our expert infectious disease specialists.

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