Description
The Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT) is a revolutionary molecular diagnostic tool that not only detects the presence of TB bacteria but simultaneously checks for resistance to Rifampicin, a crucial first-line TB drug. Skip the hospital crowds with our safe and highly trained home collection service across Srinagar. Get your NABL-compliant, digital report fast and at the region’s best online discounted price.
Test Description
What is the CBNAAT Test? The Cartridge Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT), commonly known as the GeneXpert test, is an advanced, automated molecular test. Instead of looking for bacteria under a microscope, which can miss low levels of infection, CBNAAT directly detects the DNA of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Simultaneously, the test identifies specific genetic mutations in the bacteria that make it resistant to Rifampicin, one of the most powerful and common antibiotics used to treat Tuberculosis.
Clinical Significance CBNAAT is a game-changer in respiratory and infectious disease diagnostics. Traditional TB cultures can take weeks to grow, but CBNAAT provides precise results in just a few hours. It is critical for the early diagnosis of TB, preventing the spread of the infection, and immediately identifying Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). This allows pulmonologists to start the correct, targeted antibiotic regimen on day one, significantly improving patient outcomes.
When is this test recommended? Your physician or pulmonologist will strongly recommend a CBNAAT test if you exhibit symptoms of active pulmonary or extrapulmonary Tuberculosis, including:
Persistent Cough: A deep, chronic cough lasting more than two to three weeks, sometimes accompanied by coughing up blood (hemoptysis) or thick sputum.
Systemic Symptoms: Unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, persistent low-grade fever, and drenching night sweats.
High-Risk Screening: If you have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with active TB or MDR-TB, or if you have a compromised immune system.
Treatment Failure: If you are currently undergoing TB treatment but your symptoms are not improving, suggesting possible drug resistance.
Sample Requirements & Preparation
Sample Type: Sputum is the most common sample for pulmonary TB. However, depending on the doctor’s suspicion, fluids like BAL (Bronchoalveolar lavage), CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid), or pleural fluid can also be tested.
Preparation: No fasting is required. For a sputum sample, an early morning, deep-cough specimen is highly preferred. Rinse your mouth with plain water before producing the sample to clear out food particles or normal mouth bacteria. Ensure the sample is thick sputum from the lungs, not just saliva.
Department Molecular Biology / Microbiology
Why Choose Kashmir Online Lab? Handling and analyzing infectious samples requires absolute safety protocols and cutting-edge molecular technology. By booking your CBNAAT Test in Srinagar with Kashmir Online Lab, you avoid the risks of crowded hospital waiting rooms. Our certified phlebotomists will safely collect your sample from your home using sterile, leak-proof containers. The sample is instantly transported under strict safety guidelines to our advanced, NABL-compliant molecular biology labs. Book online today for exclusive discounts and receive your critical diagnostic report directly on your smartphone.
