Afb Mtb - Capreomycin Broth Dilution Infected Tissue
What is this test?
The rapid detection of antimicrobial resistance is important in the effort to control the increase in resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of Mtb has traditionally been performed by the agar method of proportion or by macrobroth testing on an instrument such as the BACTEC (Becton Dickinson, Sparks, MD), VersaTREK. The agar proportion method, while considered the
Also known as Acid Fast Bacilli MTb - Capreomycin Broth Dilution Infected Tissue, AFB Sensitivity - Capreomycin Broth Dilution Infected Tissue.
Test Preparation
No special preparation is needed for Afb Mtb - Capreomycin Broth Dilution Infected Tissue. Inform your doctor if you are on any medications or have any underlying medical conditions or allergies before undergoing Afb Mtb - Capreomycin Broth Dilution Infected Tissue. Your doctor depending on your condition will give specific instructions.
Understanding your test results
| Gender | Age groups | Value |
| UNISEX | All age groups | A result where the drug is sensitive indicates that the patient responds to this antibiotic |