Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin Test
Comprehensive Tuberculosis Drug Sensitivity Testing
The Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin Test represents a critical advancement in tuberculosis management, specifically designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Kanamycin against Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. This sophisticated diagnostic tool plays a vital role in combating drug-resistant tuberculosis, which has become an increasingly significant global health concern.
What This Test Measures and Detects
This specialized test precisely measures the sensitivity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex to Kanamycin, a key second-line antitubercular medication. The test detects:
- Bacterial susceptibility or resistance to Kanamycin
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values
- Patterns of drug resistance in tuberculosis strains
- Effectiveness of Kanamycin in treatment regimens
Who Should Consider This Test
This test is essential for individuals experiencing:
- Persistent tuberculosis symptoms despite initial treatment
- Known or suspected drug-resistant TB infection
- Treatment failure with first-line anti-TB medications
- Contact with multidrug-resistant TB patients
- Recurrent tuberculosis episodes
- Immune-compromised conditions with TB co-infection
Key Benefits of Kanamycin Sensitivity Testing
- Personalized Treatment Planning: Enables physicians to design customized TB treatment regimens based on specific drug sensitivity patterns
- Prevention of Treatment Failure: Identifies resistance early to avoid ineffective therapy and disease progression
- Cost-Effective Healthcare: Reduces unnecessary medication expenses by ensuring appropriate drug selection
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Increases treatment success rates through targeted therapeutic approaches
- Public Health Protection: Helps control the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis strains
Understanding Your Test Results
Your test results will provide clear guidance on Kanamycin effectiveness:
- Susceptible: The TB strain responds effectively to Kanamycin, making it a viable treatment option
- Resistant: The bacteria show resistance to Kanamycin, requiring alternative medication selection
- Intermediate: Moderate sensitivity that may require dosage adjustments or combination therapy
Your physician will interpret these results in the context of your overall health status and treatment history to develop the most effective therapeutic strategy.
Test Pricing Information
| Test Name | Discount Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin Test | $100 USD | $162 USD |
Nationwide Testing Availability
We proudly serve patients across the United States with convenient testing locations in all major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, San Diego, Dallas, and San Jose. Our state-of-the-art laboratories ensure consistent, reliable results regardless of your location.
Take Control of Your Tuberculosis Treatment Today
Don’t let drug-resistant tuberculosis compromise your health and wellbeing. Our Cultured AFB Antitubercular DST Kanamycin Test provides the critical information needed to develop an effective, personalized treatment plan. With rapid turnaround times and expert interpretation services, we’re committed to helping you achieve the best possible health outcomes.
Ready to schedule your test? Call or WhatsApp us today at +1(267) 388-9828 to book your appointment and take the first step toward effective tuberculosis management.
