TB PCR - ANY SPECIMAN

TB PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) – Any Specimen is a highly sensitive molecular test used to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (t... TB PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) – Any Specimen is a highly sensitive molecular test used to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (the bacteria that causes tuberculosis) in various types of body specimens. These specimens can include sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), gastric aspirate, CSF, pleural fluid, ascitic fluid, pus, tissue biopsy, urine, or other clinical samples depending on the site of suspected infection. This test identifies the genetic material (DNA) of the tuberculosis bacteria, making it a rapid and accurate method to confirm TB infection. Unlike traditional microscopy and culture—which may take several weeks—TB PCR provides results much faster and helps in early diagnosis and treatment. read more

Rapid Results: Much faster than culture (which may take 4–6 weeks) High Sensitivity & Specificity: More reliable than smear microscopy Useful for... Rapid Results: Much faster than culture (which may take 4–6 weeks) High Sensitivity & Specificity: More reliable than smear microscopy Useful for Critical Cases: Helps diagnose severe or complicated extra-pulmonary TB Helps in Early Treatment: Early confirmation means quick initiation of therapy Useful When Smear is Negative: Helpful in patients whose sputum tests are negative but symptoms are suggestive of TB read more