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Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity

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Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity

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Capreomycin is an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis (TB) infections caused by bacteria that are resistant to other TB medications.

The Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity is used to determine which antibiotics are effective against a particular strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes TB. 

Why is Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity Done?

If you have symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) such as:

  • Coughing
  • Sickness
  • Weakness
  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Night sweats
  • Chest Pain
  • Coughing up of blood

Sample Type Required

>>Sputum sample
Or
>>Bodily fluid sample

Procedure

It is typically performed on a sample of sputum or other bodily fluids from a patient suspected of having Tuberculosis. The sample is cultured in the laboratory and then exposed to different antibiotics including capreomycin. The lab technicians then observe the growth of the bacteria to determine which medications are effective in inhibiting the growth of the bacteria.

Result

If the AFB sensitivity test indicates that capreomycin is effective against the strain of mycobacterium tuberculosis, the medication can be included in the patient’s treatment regimen.

Cost of Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity

The cost of Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity near me in Delhi ranges from INR 700 to INR 3700.

Test Type Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity
Includes

Capreomycin AFB Sensitivity (Microbiology)

Preparation
Reporting

Within 24 hours*

Test Price ₹ 750 ₹ 1500
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