Rapid AFB Culture & identification test
About This Test
Test Parameters (3)
- CULTURE RESULT
- IDENTIFICATION
- TYPE OF SPECIMEN
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 .
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
