AFB Culture by LJ Method - CSF
Also Known As
AFB Culture CSF, Low-Jensen Culture for TB, Mycobacterial Culture CSF, TB Culture Cerebrospinal Fluid, AFB Growth Test CSF
Test Parameters Included
Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture growth (colonies/mL) on Low-Jensen mediumPathologist Microbiology Remark - confirmed by acid-fast staining and spec... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
L-J Method
Sample Required
CSF
Preparation
No, fasting is not required for an AFB Culture by LJ Method test; you can eat normally before the test as no special preparation is needed for this pr... Read more
Schedule Report
6 weeks
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AFB Culture by LJ Method in CSF detect?It detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis in cerebrospinal fluid, confirming tuberculous meningitis, the ... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A22C
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