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AFB/TB Susceptibility PAS (Rapid- MGIT) in Hyderabad

The AFB/TB Susceptibility: PAS (Rapid- MGIT) test is a vital diagnostic instrument used in managing Tuberculosis (TB), a serious infectious disease mainly targeting the lungs and caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This test determines the susceptibility or resistance of the bacteria to Para-AminoSalicylic Acid (PAS), a second-line antibiotic commonly employed in the treatment of TB, especially in multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) cases. The insights gleaned from this test enable healthcare

This test employs the MGIT (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube) methodology, a speedy, fully automated system for detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis in clinical specimens and for testing their susceptibility to PAS. Swift and accurate detection of drug resistance is crucial for initiating appropriate treatment, preventing the disease's spread, and combatting the rise of extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB).


  • Test Name AFB/TB Susceptibility: PAS (Rapid- MGIT)
  • Sample Type Sputum, BAL, Tissue, Body Fluids
  • Preparations Required No specific preparation is required for this test.
  • Report Time 4 weeks

Home Sample Collection Process

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Book your convenient slot
Book your convenient slot
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Sample Collection by Phlebotomist
Sample Collection by Phlebotomist
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Reporting of the sample at lab
Reporting of the sample at lab
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AFB/TB Susceptibility : PAS (Rapid-MGIT)
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Locations Near You in Hyderabad
  • 4KM from Madhapur
  • 3KM from Banjara Hills
  • 1.9KM from Yusufguda
  • 3KM from Madhura Nagar
  • 5KM from Shaikpet