Diagnostic test
ANTIBIOGRAM - MTB (AMIKACIN)
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What does ANTIBIOGRAM - MTB (AMIKACIN) measure?
This test evaluates whether Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), the bacterium associated with tuberculosis, is susceptible or resistant to amikacin, an antibiotic used in selected TB treatment settings. It may be ordered when TB bacteria have been identified or are suspected to assess antibiotic response and help guide treatment decisions. Results are interpreted along with clinical findings and other tuberculosis test results.
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