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Slit Skin Smears for Lepra bacilli

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Test Code

S19

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Test Parameters Included

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Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

Microscopy

Sample Required

SLIDES/TISSUE

Preparation

No, fasting is not required for a slit skin smear test to detect Lepra bacilli (Mycobacterium leprae), as the sample is collected by making a small incision in the skin and scraping the tissue from th

Schedule Report

24 Hours

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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Test Description

A slit skin smear (SSS) is a microbiological test that examines skin scrapings for the presence of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes leprosy. It's a common diagnostic tool for leprosy in ... Read more

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