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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

Maximum days to obtain report for AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Rifabutin is 14 days.

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

  • Appropriate specimens such as sputum, bronchial washing, or other respiratory samples
  • Prior identification of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
  • Positive AFB smear or culture
  • Patient must not have received rifabutin or other rifamycins in the past 4 weeks

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

  • Rifabutin MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration): 0.125 - 32 mcg/mL
  • Rifabutin Breakpoint for Susceptibility: ≤ 0.5 mcg/mL
  • Rifabutin Breakpoint for Resistance: >1 mcg/mL

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

This test is used to identify the susceptibility of a strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to the drug rifabutin. Rifabutin is an antibiotic that is commonly used in the treatment of tuberculosis. This test helps to determine if the strain of the bacteria is sensitive or resistant to rifabutin, which in turn helps to guide the appropriate treatment for the infection.

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

The AFB Drug Susceptibility Test: Rifabutin is taken to determine the effectiveness of the antibiotic Rifabutin in treating infections caused by Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) bacteria. Rifabutin is commonly used to treat tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. By testing the susceptibility of the AFB bacteria to Rifabutin, healthcare providers can determine the most effective treatment for the infection.

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