Acid Fast Bacilli AFB Rapid Culture - Body Fluids
Test Code
MCA014
Also Known As
#1) TB Rapid Culture - Fluid #2) Mycobacterial Liquid Culture #3) BACTEC / MGIT Fluid Culture #4) Body Fluid for AFB C&S #5) Extra-pulmonary TB Culture #6) Automated Mycobacterial Detection #7) AFB Fluid Growth Assay #8) Rapid Mycobacterium Audit #9) Fluid AFB Sensitivity Screen #10) Koch's Bacilli Fluid Culture #11) Liquid Media AFB Baseline #12) Diagnostic Fluid Culture for TB #13) Mycobacteria Recovery Test #14) Advanced Fluid AFB Profile #15) Standard Rapid Mycobacterial Baseline
Test Parameters Included
#1) Smear Report: An immediate microscopic examination (ZN or Fluorescent stain) to check for the presence of visible bacteria before the culture begi... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
We utilize Automated Liquid Culture Systems (such as BACTEC MGIT). The fluid is added to a nutrient-rich liquid broth. As Mycobacteria grow, they cons... Read more
Sample Required
BODY FLUIDS (Pleural, Ascitic, Pericardial, or Synovial fluid)
Preparation
* Sample Required: Freshly collected Body Fluid (e.g., Pleural, Ascitic, Pericardial, or Synovial fluid). * Sterile Collection: The sample must be co... Read more
Schedule Report
3 Days
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why does the culture take 6 weeks? Mycobacteria are among the slowest-growing bacteria in the world. We must wait 42 days to be absolutely certain ... Read more
Test Description
- High-end laboratory & medical equipment.
- Outstanding doctor team.
- Personalized care & high-quality service.
- Tailormade health screening packages.