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Measures: Number of red blood cells in the blood

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What is the maximum days the report can be obtained for the test

The maximum days for obtaining the report for the AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Capreomycin is typically 14 days.

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

  • Specimen: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Media: Middlebrook 7H9 Broth
  • Incubation: 37°C
  • Duration: 14 days
  • Antibiotic: Capreomycin

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

Drug Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Range (mcg/mL)
Capreomycin 0.5-2.0

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

AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Capreomycin

The AFB (acid-fast bacilli) Drug Susceptibility Test for Capreomycin is a laboratory test that helps identify the susceptibility of mycobacteria, specifically Mycobacterium tuberculosis, to the antibiotic capreomycin. Capreomycin is a second-line drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis, particularly in cases where first-line drugs have been ineffective or resistant.

This test involves growing the bacteria in the presence of varying concentrations of capreomycin to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) required to stop bacterial growth. By testing the susceptibility of the bacteria to capreomycin, healthcare providers can tailor the treatment regimen to include drugs that are most effective against the specific strain of mycobacteria causing the infection.

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

The AFB Drug Susceptibility Test for Capreomycin is taken to determine the effectiveness of the antibiotic capreomycin against acid-fast bacteria (AFB). This test helps in identifying whether the AFB causing the infection is susceptible or resistant to capreomycin treatment. It is important to know the drug susceptibility of the bacteria to ensure the most appropriate and effective treatment is administered to the patient.

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