MTB - Xpert Combo Panel, Pulmonary near me in Thane

The MTB - Xpert Combo Panel, Pulmonary is a comprehensive test that helps diagnose tuberculosis (TB). It checks for the presence of the TB bacteria and also looks for resistance to a key TB medicine called rifampicin. This test is widely available in Thane with Tata 1mg labs at an affordable price.

Your doctor may order the MTB - Xpert Combo Panel, Pulmonary if you have symptoms of TB, such as a long-lasting cough, fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss. It is a more accurate and faster option compared to older tests.

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 (mucopurulent) 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).