Test Name
TB CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Aliases
MYCOBACTERIA CULTURE & SENSITIVITY
Abbreviations
MYCOBACTERIA C/S, TB C/S
Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Sub Department
MYCOBACTERIOLOGY
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
8
TAT Units
WEEKS
Test Requirements
Variable sample types may apply for this test. Specific sample type submitted/ collected must be specified. Genexpert TB PCR offers shorter TAT and may be considered as an alternative test option.
Notify central lab of all TB culture requests.
Clinical Utility
Mycobacteria culture and sensitivity testing isolates slow-growing pathogens like M. tuberculosis, confirming infection and determining drug susceptibility. This is crucial for diagnosing tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections, guiding appropriate long-term antibiotic therapy, and managing drug-resistant strains to improve treatment outcomes.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026