Diagnostic test
AFB DRUG SUSCEPTIBILITY (13 DRUGS)
About test
What does AFB DRUG SUSCEPTIBILITY (13 DRUGS) measure?
This test evaluates the susceptibility of acid-fast bacilli (AFB), including tuberculosis-causing bacteria, to 13 anti-tuberculosis drugs. It may help healthcare professionals identify which medicines are likely to be effective or ineffective when drug-resistant infection is suspected or when treatment response needs further evaluation. Results are interpreted along with clinical findings and other laboratory tests.
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