CULTURE MYCOBACTERIUM ATYPICAL (NON TUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIUM-NTM) Test Cost INR: 2925 Symptoms Diagnosis
Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are a group of bacteria that are commonly found in the environment, such as soil, water, and dust. These bacteria can also be found in animals, including pets and livestock. Although most people are exposed to NTM on a daily basis, they rarely cause illness in healthy individuals. However, people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung disease may be at risk of developing an NTM infection.
One of the most common methods of diagnosing NTM infections is through a culture test. This test involves growing the bacteria in a laboratory setting to identify its specific type and determine the appropriate treatment. DNA Labs India offers a culture mycobacterium atypical (NTM) test for a cost of INR 2925.
Symptoms of NTM Infections
The symptoms of an NTM infection can vary depending on the type of bacteria and the location of the infection. In general, NTM infections can cause symptoms similar to those of tuberculosis, such as:
- Cough
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
NTM infections can also cause skin and soft tissue infections, lymph node infections, and infections of the bones and joints. Symptoms of these types of infections may include:
- Pain or swelling in the affected area
- Redness or warmth around the affected area
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Weight loss
Diagnosing NTM Infections
Diagnosing an NTM infection can be challenging because the symptoms are similar to those of other respiratory infections, such as pneumonia and tuberculosis. In addition, NTM bacteria are slow-growing, which means that it can take several weeks for a culture test to provide a definitive diagnosis.
If you are experiencing symptoms of an NTM infection, your doctor may order a chest X-ray, CT scan, or other imaging tests to look for signs of infection in your lungs. They may also perform a sputum culture test, which involves coughing up mucus from your lungs for analysis in a laboratory setting.
The culture mycobacterium atypical (NTM) test offered by DNA Labs India is a highly accurate method of diagnosing NTM infections. This test involves growing the bacteria in a laboratory setting and identifying its specific type to determine the appropriate treatment.
Conclusion
If you are experiencing symptoms of an NTM infection, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent complications and improve your chances of a full recovery. The culture mycobacterium atypical (NTM) test offered by DNA Labs India is a highly accurate and affordable method of diagnosing NTM infections. Contact DNA Labs India today to learn more about this test and other diagnostic services.
| Test Name | Culture Mycobacterium Atypical (Non Tuberculous Mycobacterium-NTM) Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | Blood/Bone Marrow: Collect 8 mL (5 mL min.) Blood/Bone marrow in Myco F / Lytic bottle available from LPL. Mix by gentle inversion 8u0192??10 times. Ship at 18u0192??22?u00f8C.nCSF: Collect 2 mL (1 mL min.) CSF in a Red Top (No Additive) tube or sterile screw capped container. Do not use SST gel barrier tubes. Ship refrigerated.nPus/Body fluids (Pleural / Pericardial /Ascitic / Synovial / Ocular) Aspirates / Semen / BAL Bronchial washings: Submit as much as possible (1 mL min.) in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated.nEndometrial curettings / Tissue: Submit in sterile normal saline in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated.nSwabs: Submit swabs in 1 mL sterile normal saline in sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated.nSputum/Urine: Submit 2 Spot (random) morning samples, 5-10 mL (1 mL min.) sputum / 10 mL (5 mL min.) urine in a sterile screw capped container. Do not pool the samples. Ship refrigerated.nGastric Lavage: Submit 5-10 mL (2 mL min.) gastric lavage in a sterile screw capped container. Ship refrigerated. Overnight fasting is mandatory. |
| Test type | Physician, Gynecologist, Chest Physician, Neurologist |
| Pre-test Information | No special preparation required |
| Disease | Infections |
| Method | Automated Fluorescent & Conventional Culture, ICT, Identification by MALDITOF |
| Purpose | Does not include ANTIBIOTIC SENSITIVITY |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: 2 hrs, Refrigerator:48 hrs, Frozen: NA |
| Fasting | No special preparation required |
| Get Reports | Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report Ist interim: 1 week2nd interim: 3 weeks3rd interim: 6 weeksFinal: 10 weeksAll positive cultures are reported as soon as they are identified. |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 2925 |
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