Incubation of MGIT 960 DST Sets
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Incubation of MGIT DST tubes
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Incubation of MGIT DST tubes
Inoculation of PZA Growth Control/Drug-containing Tube
The PZA susceptibility test is recommended for a pure culture of the M. tuberculosis complex.
It is extremely important to perform quality control of drug susceptibility testing periodically.
Inoculation Preparation for Drug-containing Tube (1-2 days)
Label the required number of 7 mL MGIT tubes with lab ID. In addition, label tubes with one of each of the following: GC (Growth Control), drug 1, drug 2 etc.
Preparation and Storage of Second-line Anti-TB Drugs used for DST
Preparation of second-line drug stock:
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB is caused by strains of MTB resistant to at least isoniazid and rifampicin; for effective MDR patient management, optimized treatment regimens are required.
Critical Concentration for PZA Drugs Recommended for the Treatment of DS- TB