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. Microscopy result available within 24 hours.
Culture solid media and broth continuous monitoring results available 6 weeks
Direct PCR is available on request. Hours for this are Monday - Friday 8:00 - 17:00. Weekends on request from Microbiologist
Direct PCR by GeneXpert for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and Rifampicin susceptibility result available within 24hours. Weekends on request from Microbiologist
PCR by Seegene AnyPlex for MTB/non-tuberculous Mycobacteria only after discussion with Microbiologist. Result available 2-7 days
Genotypic susceptibilities for 1st and 2nd line antimicrobials.
Phenotypic susceptibilities for Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Ethambutol and Pyrazinamide. Moxifloxacin on request.
Susceptibility testing for rapid growers available.
