TB PCR Test Booking | Lahalak Platform
A revolutionary technique to detect TB genetic material within hours. It provides highly accurate results and identifies drug resistance, allowing for the immediate start of the correct treatment.
Scientific name: Tuberculosis (TB) PCR Test
Tuberculosis testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR or TB-PCR) is a highly sensitive and specific molecular test designed to detect the DNA of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis complex) in clinical samples such as sputum, cerebrospinal fluid, or tissue. Techniques such as real-time PCR or isothermal DNA amplification assays (such as...
Service type
Laboratory test (PCR)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis for diagnosing active tuberculosis infection using advanced PCR technology.
- Consult a pulmonologist or infectious disease specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Sample type: Depends on the suspected site of infection.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis: A deep sputum sample (preferably two, one in the morning) is collected in a sterile container. Alternatives: gastric lavage (for children), bronchial lavage.
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis: Cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, biopsy tissue, or other depending on the case.
- Timing: The sample should be collected before starting anti-tuberculosis treatment for best accuracy. If the patient is on treatment, the laboratory must be informed.
- The sample must be transported to the laboratory quickly and preserved according to its instructions.
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