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

Maximum days for obtaining report for AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Clofazimine

The maximum days for obtaining the report for the AFB Drug Susceptibility Test for Clofazimine may vary depending on the laboratory and testing facility. However, in general, the report for this test can typically be obtained within 14-21 days from the date of sample collection.

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

  • Patient specimen: Sputum, bronchial washings, or other appropriate clinical sample
  • Positive acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear
  • Confirmation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex by nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) or culture
  • Presence of Clofazimine in the AFB drug susceptibility panel

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

  1. Clofazimine (MIC): ≤0.5 μg/mL - Sensitive
  2. Clofazimine (MIC): 1 μg/mL - Intermediate
  3. Clofazimine (MIC): ≥2 μg/mL - Resistant

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

AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Clofazimine

The AFB Drug Susceptibility Test for Clofazimine is used to identify the susceptibility of acid-fast bacteria (AFB) to the drug Clofazimine. Clofazimine is an antimicrobial agent commonly used in the treatment of Mycobacterium leprae infections.

This test helps determine if the AFB strain is susceptible or resistant to Clofazimine, which can guide the choice of appropriate treatment for the infection.

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

AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Clofazimine is taken to determine the susceptibility of a specific strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the drug clofazimine. This test is important because it helps in selecting the most effective treatment for tuberculosis patients.

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