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Xpert MTB/RIF PCR assay
Can Xpert MTB/RIF PCR be done using blood. Does it have high accuracy?
Should medicine be started once Xpert MTB/RIF is positive without having symptoms
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Sputum , we can do. Pl consult.
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Dr. Prateek Bagarhatta
Pulmonologist
5 yrs exp
Jaipur
Should not be done for blood. Medicine is started after taking into account the patients clinical symptoms, x-ray findings and previous history of TB
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
blood is not preferred..and the decision to start the meds even after a positive status depends on taking into account of all factors..not just symptoms
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
For blood not done
Without symptoms why the test is done?
Any radiological findings?
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