Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture ( MB0071 )

Description

AFB Culture is the gold standard for detecting viable mycobacteria, especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It confirms infection, allows drug susceptibility testing (DST), and is more sensitive than smear microscopy.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Sputum Collection: Collect first-morning deep cough sputum for highest yield
Avoid contamination with saliva, food, or water
Rinse mouth with water before collection
Follow the lab’s instructions for sterile container handling
Inform your physician if you are on anti-tuberculosis or other antibiotics

Parameters Covered

MICROBIOLOGY

- Bacteriology

रु 1,100

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Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture ( MB0071 )

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Report Time

Pre-Test Instructions:

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