Genexpert MTB/RIF Resistance (Pulmonary) Test in Santacruz
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The GeneXpert MTB/RIF Resistance (Pulmonary) Test is a rapid molecular test used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs and identify resistance to a key antibiotic, rifampicin. This information is crucial for starting appropriate treatment quickly, as rifampicin resistance can indicate a more serious form of TB called multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).
Genexpert MTB/RIF Resistance (Pulmonary) Test Price in Santacruz
Metropolis Healthcare is a leading diagnostics centre and pathology lab in India equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technologies that provides the Genexpert MTB/RIF Resistance (Pulmonary) Test with a clear pricing structure
The price of Genexpert MTB/RIF Resistance (Pulmonary) Test in Santacruz is ₹ 2,450
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Frequently Asked Questions
To detect the presence of TB bacteria and evaluate resistance to the TB drug, Rifampicin
Your doctor may recommend this test for you if he suspects that you have tuberculosis.
The symptoms include:
- An exposure to a person with tuberculosis is considered a risk factor
- chroniccough that produces phlegm or sputum, sometimes blood – a cough that persists more than two weeks and worsens over a period of time
- fever
- chills
- night sweats
- unexplained weight loss
The test is a molecular test which detects the DNA of Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria.
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