Sputum for GeneXpert – MTB/RIF Ultra

🔍 Overview

The Sputum for GeneXpert MTB/RIF Ultra test is a rapid molecular diagnostic test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and rifampicin resistance directly from sputum samples. It is a highly sensitive and advanced test recommended for early and accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB).

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect tuberculosis bacteria (MTB)

• Identify rifampicin drug resistance (RIF)

• Provide rapid and accurate TB diagnosis

• Diagnose pulmonary and drug-resistant TB

• Enable early initiation of appropriate TB treatment

✔ Highly sensitive molecular (PCR-based) test
✔ Recommended by WHO for TB diagnosis

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day / 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Sputum
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required