MTB Detection and drug resistance for 2 first line drugs by Q-PCR

Method

Q-PCR

Sample Type

Sptum/ BAL, Endotracheal (ET) fluid

Parameters

Riampicine & Isoniazide Resistance testing) targeting 5 most frequent rpob mutations & 2 INH resistant mutations by QPCR

Test Conditions

Turnaround Time

Next Day 2 pm

Cutoff

Daily 1 pm (Mon-Sat)

Transport Temp.

On frozen Ice packs (2-8 Degree)