Test Name
TB PCR (GENEXPERT MTB/RIF)
Aliases
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Abbreviations
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Test Classification
GROUPED TEST
Department
MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY
Sub Department
INFECTIOUS
TAT Category
BUSINESS (WORKING) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
Specify the exact sample type received; minimum sample volume 3-5mL in sterile leak proof container.
Clinical Utility
Diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) by detecting Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA and identifying rifampicin resistance.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026