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Rapid AFB Culture & identification test

SPECIAL MICROBIOLOGY

Rapid AFB Culture & identification test

Also Known As: AFB C/S TB culture MTB C/S
₹1,100
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About This Test

The Rapid AFB Culture & Identification test is a microbiological test used to detect Mycobacteria, especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), and to identify the species much faster. The culture helps detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTB) and Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). This can be done in any of the specimen like pus, urine, swab, body fluids and more.

At a Glance

Home Collection
Available
Report TAT
13 Days
Category
SPECIAL MICROBIOLOGY

Preparation / Prerequisite

 

give sample before ATT

Blood: Collect 8 mL (5 mL min.) in culture bottle. Pus/Body fluids (Pleural/Pericardial/Ascitic/ Synovial/Ocular) Aspirates /Semen/ BAL Bronchial washings: Submit as much as possible (1 mL min.) in sterile screw capped container. transport refrigerated. Endometrial curettings/Tissue: Submit in sterile normal saline in a sterile screw capped container. transport refrigerated. Swabs: Submit swabs in 1 mL sterile normal saline in sterile screw capped container. transport refrigerated. Urine: Submit 1st  morning  whole samples. sputum: (5-10 mL) in sterile screw capped container. Do not pool the samples.transport refrigerated. Gastric Lavage: Submit 5-10 mL (2 mL min.) gastric lavage in a sterile screw capped container. transport refrigerated .

Test Parameters 3

View All 3 Parameters
  • CULTURE RESULT
  • IDENTIFICATION
  • TYPE OF SPECIMEN

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Special Microbiology?
Special Microbiology refers to a branch of microbiology that focuses on identifying, studying, and analyzing microorganisms that are not routinely detected in standard microbiology tests.
2. How long do reports take?
Preliminary report in 2 week and final report in 6 weeks.
3. Why this test is taking longer time ?
This test take longer time because it involve growing the actual microorganisms and the process is slow.
4. Are these tests important?
This test is important because it provides definitive diagnosis and guides effective treatment.

TAT Policy

The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:

  • Registration date and time
  • Type of scan or test
  • Scan time or sample collection time

In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.

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