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AFB Culture by LJ Method - BAL FLUID

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Also Known As

AFB Culture by Löwenstein-Jensen Method, Mycobacterial Culture BAL, TB Culture from Bronchoalveolar Lavage, AFB Growth Medium Test, Lowenstein-Jensen ... Read more

Test Parameters Included

AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture Growth on Löwenstein-Jensen Medium - qualitative colony count reported as positive/negativePathologist Microbiology Re... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

L-J Method

Sample Required

BAL FLUID

Preparation

fluid sample; you can eat and drink normally before the test as there is no need for special preparation for this test.Key points about AFB culture an... Read more

Schedule Report

6 weeks

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFB Culture by LJ Method in BAL fluid detect?It detects and isolates Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other acid-fast bacilli from bronchoalve... Read more

Test Description

AFB Culture by LJ Method - BAL FLUID Examination What is BAL fluid? Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid is a sample collected by washing the lung airw... Read more

Test Code

A22B

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