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Test Name: AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Amikacin

Maximum Days to Obtain Report: 21 days

What are the prerequisites for the test AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Amikacin

  • Specimen: AFB culture isolate
  • Container: Sterile container
  • Transport: Ambient temperature
  • Sample volume: Sufficient for testing
  • Method: Broth microdilution method
  • Turnaround time: 2-4 weeks

What are the measure values for the test AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Amikacin

  • Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC): 1.0 µg/mL
  • Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC): 2.0 µg/mL
  • Breakpoint for Susceptibility: ≤ 1.0 µg/mL
  • Breakpoint for Resistance: ≥ 4.0 µg/mL

What does this test AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Amikacin identify?

AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Amikacin

This test is used to identify the susceptibility of acid-fast bacteria (AFB) to the drug amikacin. Amikacin is an antibiotic often used in the treatment of tuberculosis and other infections caused by AFB. The test helps determine whether the AFB strain is resistant or susceptible to amikacin, guiding healthcare providers in selecting the most effective treatment for the patient.

Why is this test AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Amikacin taken?

The AFB Drug Susceptibility Test for Amikacin is taken to determine the effectiveness of the antibiotic amikacin in treating infections caused by acid-fast bacteria (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This test is important because it helps healthcare providers to select the most appropriate treatment for patients with AFB infections, especially those that are resistant to other antibiotics.

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