Description
Why It’s Done:
• To identify if Mycobacterium tuberculosis responds to Maxi Floxacin treatment.
• To assist in managing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) or extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB).
• To ensure the use of effective antibiotics for better treatment outcomes.
• To prevent the spread of drug-resistant tuberculosis strains.
Preparation:
• No special preparation is typically required.
• The test is performed on clinical samples such as sputum or tissue collected from the patient.
• Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions for sample collection.
• Inform the laboratory if you are currently on tuberculosis medication, as this may affect test results.
