GeneXpert MTB Combo.com Test
Short Name: GeneXpert MTB Combo Test
Also known as: GENEXPERT MTB COMBO.COM Test
GeneXpert MTB Combo.com Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,500. Uses Real Time PCR, Automated Fluorescent, ICT, MALDI-TOF, ZN Stain on Sputum, BAL fluid, CSF, Body fluids, Pus, Tissue biopsies samples. Results in Preliminary results: 2 hours; Interim report: 1 day; Final report: up to 6 weeks. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the GeneXpert MTB Combo Test is to rapidly and accurately diagnose active tuberculosis and detect rifampicin resistance. This enables healthcare providers to initiate appropriate treatment promptly, especially for drug-resistant strains, and aids in TB control programs.
- Test Code
- 655
- Price
- ₹4,500
- Sample Type
- Sputum, BAL fluid, CSF, Body fluids, Pus, Tissue biopsies
- Result Time
- Preliminary results: 2 hours; Interim report: 1 day; Final report: up to 6 weeks
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR, Automated Fluorescent, ICT, MALDI-TOF, ZN Stain
Sample Collection
No special preparation required
Method: Specimen collection as per standard guidelines
Laboratory Analysis
Follow standard specimen collection procedures based on sample type
Report Delivery
Ship refrigerated; do not freeze
Timeline: Preliminary results: 2 hours; Interim report: 1 day; Final report: up to 6 weeks
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the GeneXpert MTB Combo Test is to rapidly and accurately diagnose active tuberculosis and detect rifampicin resistance. This enables healthcare providers to initiate appropriate treatment promptly, especially for drug-resistant strains, and aids in TB control programs.
How to Prepare
- Collect sputum in sterile screw capped containers; do not pool samples
- For CSF, use Red Top (No Additive) tube or sterile container; avoid SST gel barrier tubes
- Submit body fluids, pus, or tissue in sterile normal saline
- Ship all samples refrigerated
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"Early diagnosis of tuberculosis is critical for effective treatment and preventing transmission. This test provides rapid and accurate detection of TB and rifampicin resistance, aiding in timely clinical decisions."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper container or labeling
- Frozen or improperly stored samples
Understanding Your Results
Consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of TB, have been exposed to TB, or if test results are positive or inconclusive.
Limitations
- ⚠May not detect very low bacterial loads
- ⚠Does not replace culture for full drug susceptibility testing
- ⚠Results should be correlated with clinical findings
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risks from sample collection, such as discomfort during sputum expectoration or lumbar puncture for CSF
Interfering Factors
- ●Contaminated or improper samples
- ●Presence of PCR inhibitors in the specimen
- ●Insufficient sample volume
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