Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum near me in Noida

Tuberculosis DNA PCR - Qualitative, Sputum is performed to determine the presence of genetic material of the bacteria to diagnose a case of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This tests uses sputum as a test sample and is particularly  used to diagnose localized pulmonary TB infection. 

Collect sputum in a sterile, leak-proof container with a screw-cap lid. Before collecting the sample, rinse your mouth with clean water. Take two to three deep breaths, then cough deeply to bring up sputum from the lungs. Ensure you collect at least 2 ml of thick, yellowish (muco purulent) sputum. Avoid collecting only saliva or nasal secretions. As per National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) guidelines, testing requires two sputum samples. This may include a spot and early morning sample collected on consecutive days, or two spot samples collected one hour apart, for accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB).

Please note: This is an outsourced test. The sample for this test is collected by TATA 1MG and processed at a NABL accredited partnered lab.