TB DNA Detection by Realtime PCR, Reflex to Rifampicin Resistance by Ultra CBNAAT (if Positive), Sputum

TB DNA Detection by Realtime PCR, Reflex to Rifampicin Resistance by Ultra CBNAAT (if Positive), Sputum test detects the presence of DNA from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB complex) or Non-tuberculous bacteria (NTM/ MOTT) in your sputum sample by Real-time PCR. If the result is MTB positive, the reflex test of Rifampicin resistance by Ultra CBNAAT is performed to determine if the MTB strain is resistant to Rifampicin, a critical drug used in TB treatment. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. This test also helps assess the effectiveness of treatment for tuberculosis, detect drug-resistant (rifampicin-resistant) strains of tuberculosis, and identify other conditions that may mimic tuberculosis symptoms. Your doctor may recommend this test if you have symptoms suggestive of a tuberculosis infection, such as persistent cough, weight loss, and night sweats, or if you have a history of exposure to an affected person, were previously diagnosed with tuberculosis, have a suspected drug-resistant tuberculosis, or if you have a compromised immune system due to conditions like HIV/AIDS. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for successful management of tuberculosis.