Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test
Short Name: AFB DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel
Also known as: TB Drug Sensitivity Test, Antitubercular Drug Susceptibility Test, Rapid AFB DST
Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹15,000. Uses Automated Fluorescent on Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media samples. Results in Report available in 21 days. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal
Consultant Microbiologist · Reg: 27670
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To determine the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to ten key antitubercular drugs, aiding in the selection of an effective treatment regimen for tuberculosis.
- Test Code
- 442
- Price
- ₹15,000
- Sample Type
- Pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex on appropriate media
- Result Time
- Report available in 21 days
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Automated Fluorescent
Sample Collection
Ensure a pure growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex is available. No special patient preparation is required.
Method: Submit cultured sample or use pure growth from laboratory processing
Laboratory Analysis
Submit the cultured sample in a sterile screw capped container inside a sealed plastic bag, shipped refrigerated.
Report Delivery
Sample is processed in the laboratory using automated fluorescent methods. Results are available after 21 days.
Timeline: Report available in 21 days
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To determine the susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to ten key antitubercular drugs, aiding in the selection of an effective treatment regimen for tuberculosis.
How to Prepare
- Obtain pure growth from AFB culture or Mycobacteria identification tests
- Use sterile screw capped container
- Seal in plastic bag for transport
- Ship refrigerated if from external source
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"This test is crucial for managing drug-resistant TB cases, guiding effective treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Contaminated sample
- Sample not in appropriate container
- Insufficient sample volume
- Sample stored improperly
Understanding Your Results
Susceptible: Effective for treatment; Resistant: Avoid use
Susceptible: Effective for treatment; Resistant: Consider alternative drugs
Susceptible: Key first-line drug; Resistant: Indicates MDR-TB risk
Susceptible: Useful in combination therapy; Resistant: Modify regimen
Susceptible: Important for intensive phase; Resistant: Adjust treatment
Susceptible: Option for drug-resistant TB; Resistant: Avoid
Susceptible: Second-line agent; Resistant: Consider alternatives
Susceptible: Injectable drug for MDR-TB; Resistant: Avoid
Susceptible: Injectable option; Resistant: Avoid
Susceptible: Injectable drug; Resistant: Avoid
Consult a doctor if symptoms of TB persist, if the test shows resistance to multiple drugs, or for guidance on treatment regimen based on results.
Limitations
- ⚠Results depend on obtaining a pure culture of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- ⚠May not detect all resistance mechanisms
- ⚠Turnaround time of 21 days may delay treatment decisions
- ⚠Not suitable for non-tuberculous mycobacteria
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risk as it involves laboratory processing of a cultured sample
- ●Potential for false results if sample is contaminated
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination
- ●Improper storage or transport of the cultured sample
- ●Use of antibiotics prior to sample collection
- ●Technical errors in the automated fluorescent method
Compare With Similar Tests
| Test | Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test | AFB Culture | TB PCR Test | Tuberculin Skin Test | Chest X-ray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparison | Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Rapid 10 Drugs Panel Test | Standard culture method; slower but confirms TB presence | Rapid molecular test for TB detection; does not provide drug susceptibility | Screening test for TB exposure; not diagnostic for active disease | Imaging test to detect lung abnormalities; not specific for TB |
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