Interpretation
For treatment of non-tuberculous Mycobacterium refer to the link below.
Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Disease.
Test Method
Microscopy by way of Auramine and ZN. Culture solid media and broth continuous monitoring. Direct PCR is available on request.
Direct PCR by GeneXpert for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and Rifampicin susceptibility.
PCR by Seegene AnyPlex for MTB/non-tuberculous Mycobacteria only after discussion with Microbiologist.
Genotypic susceptibilities for Rifampicin, Isoniazid and Pyrazinamide.
Phenotypic susceptibilities for Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide. Moxifloxacin on request.
Susceptibility testing for rapid growers available.
