Description
Why It’s Done:
• To check if Clofazimine can be used effectively in the treatment of drug-resistant TB.
• To detect resistance to Clofazimine in MDR-TB or extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) cases.
• To help healthcare providers tailor personalized treatment plans based on bacterial sensitivity.
• To avoid the use of ineffective antibiotics, reducing treatment failure and further drug resistance.
Preparation:
• No special preparation is required from the patient.
• A clinical specimen (e.g., sputum, pleural fluid, tissue) should be collected aseptically and sent promptly to the laboratory.
• Inform your healthcare provider about any ongoing TB or antibiotic treatments.
• Because the test depends on bacterial culture, results usually take several weeks.
