TB Detection by GeneXpert Ultra MTB with Rifampicin Resistance, Sputum near me in Udaipur Rajasthan

The TB Detection by GeneXpert Ultra MTB with Rifampicin Resistance, Sputum test is a rapid, cartridge-based molecular diagnostic platform (CBNAAT) that uses automated PCR technology to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). Simultaneously, it also detects, it is done to find out if the TB bacteria are resistant to rifampicin, one of the main medicines used to treat TB. The advanced technology is significantly faster than traditional methods. This test is widely available with Tata 1mg labs at an affordable price in Udaipur Rajasthan.

The TB Detection by GeneXpert Ultra MTB with Rifampicin Resistance, Sputum test is an advanced molecular diagnostic test designed to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) in a sputum sample. This test uses the Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra assay on the GeneXpert Instrument System for rapid and precise detection of MTB complex DNA. If TB is detected, the test also checks for rifampicin resistance by identifying mutations in the rpoB gene. Rifampicin resistance is a key indicator of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and indicates that further testing may be required.

This test is best suited for patients with clinical suspicion of tuberculosis (TB) when used in conjunction with clinical and other laboratory findings. Testing helps in early initiation of TB treatment and assists in guiding personalized TB therapy. Additionally, this panel aids in monitoring treatment response and assessing the risk of transmitting TB to others. This technology is highly sensitive in comparison to smear microscopy, enabling more people with MTB infections to be detected and treated earlier.

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).