Service Providers for CSF for GeneXpert(MTB)
CSF for GeneXpert (MTB) detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in cerebrospinal fluid, aiding in the rapid diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis. CSF is obtained via lumbar puncture and tested using PCR-based GeneXpert technology, which also identifies rifampin resistance. Preparation includes fasting and sterile technique. Risks involve headache, infection, or bleeding from the procedure. A positive result confirms tuberculosis and provides drug resistance information, while false negatives may occur with low bacterial load.