AFB-MTb antibiogram Ofloxacin
60230 minAuthor Details
Written By
Dr. Vikram Singh
MD (General Medicine)
Supervised By
Dr. Rohan Verma
MBBS, MD
AFB-MTb antibiogram Ofloxacin
Home-collected AFB-MTB antibiogram for Ofloxacin resistance, providing fast, reliable results to guide effective TB treatment across Dubai and the UAE.
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499This home-collected AFB‑MTB antibiogram for Ofloxacin assesses Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates for phenotypic susceptibility to the fluoroquinolone ofloxacin. It is intended for patients across Dubai and the UAE who need rapid, reliable resistance data to guide second‑line TB therapy. Samples are collected at home by trained personnel and analysed in UAE‑accredited laboratories for clinician‑ready results.
Parameters Measured
- AFB smear result
- M. tuberculosis culture/isolation
- Ofloxacin susceptibility (phenotypic)
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for ofloxacin
When to Test it?
- Poor or no response to first‑line TB treatment
- Suspected MDR‑TB or prior TB treatment failure
- Known contact with drug‑resistant TB cases
- History of prior fluoroquinolone exposure
- Before initiating or modifying second‑line regimen
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Benefits Includes:
- Home sample collection across Dubai and the UAE
- Accurate phenotypic determination of ofloxacin resistance
- Actionable results to guide second‑line TB therapy decisions
- Processed in UAE‑accredited laboratories with clinician reports
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Test requirements:
- Early‑morning sputum sample collected by trained healthcare personnel at home
- Valid Emirates ID and treating physician referral/prescription required
- Do not start new antibiotics before collection unless instructed by your physician
- Pediatric collection available by special arrangement; notify at booking
Author Details
Written By
Dr. Vikram Singh
MD (General Medicine)
Supervised By
Dr. Rohan Verma
MBBS, MD
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