AFB Culture by LJ Method - BAL FLUID
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
Test Code
A22B
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