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Number of red blood cells in the blood

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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 the report can be obtained for the test AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Rifampicin is 21 days.

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

  • Specimen: Clinical specimens submitted for culture and susceptibility testing for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (e.g., sputum, bronchial washings, and other respiratory specimens).
  • Container/Tube: Sterile container
  • Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
  • Collection Instructions: Collect specimen according to standard protocols.
  • Transport Temperature: Ambient
  • Specimen Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 30 days

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

  • Rifampicin MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration): < 1.0 mcg/ml - Susceptible
  • Rifampicin MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration): 1.0-2.0 mcg/ml - Indeterminate
  • Rifampicin MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration): > 2.0 mcg/ml - Resistant

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

The AFB Drug Susceptibility Test for Rifampicin identifies the resistance of acid-fast bacteria to the antibiotic rifampicin. This test is used to determine the effectiveness of rifampicin in treating infections caused by acid-fast bacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

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

AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Rifampicin is taken to determine the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the antibiotic rifampicin. This test is important in the treatment of tuberculosis as rifampicin is a key drug in the standard treatment regimen for TB. Rifampicin resistance can significantly impact the effectiveness of treatment and may require alternative drug regimens.

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