NTM PCR Test for Body Fluids | Lahalak Platform
Precise identification of chronic inflammation causes in lungs and organs, providing faster diagnosis than traditional cultures to guide appropriate treatment with high efficacy.
Scientific name: Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) PCR Test
This test uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology for the qualitative detection of DNA from a wide range of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) in samples of sterile body fluids (e.g., pleural effusion, peritoneal fluid, synovial fluid, cerebrospinal fluid). The method typically targets a conserved sequence in the bacterial genome (such as th...
Service type
Laboratory test
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Rapid PCR test for non-tuberculous mycobacteria in body fluids
- Consultation and interpretation of results with an infectious disease or pulmonologist
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but the fluid sample is collected via a medical procedure (application, aspiration).
- The sample must be collected in a sterile, preservative-free container designated for culture or PCR.
- Transfer the sample to the laboratory immediately, as some mycobacteria are sensitive to storage conditions.
- Include complete clinical information (sample location, suspected diagnosis) to assist the laboratory and specialist in interpretation.
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