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AFB Culture by LJ Method - SPUTUM

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Also Known As

AFB Culture Sputum, Löwenstein-Jensen Culture, Mycobacterial Culture by LJ Medium, TB Culture Sputum, AFB Smear and Culture, Sputum Mycobacteria Cultu... Read more

Test Parameters Included

Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture by Löwenstein-Jensen (L-J) Medium - qualitative growth of Mycobacterium speciesPathologist Microbiology Remark - repor... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

L-J Method

Sample Required

SPUTUM

Preparation

No, fasting is generally not required for an AFB culture (Acid-Fast Bacilli) test using the LJ method on a sputum sample; the primary preparation is t... Read more

Schedule Report

6 weeks

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFB Culture by LJ Method detect?It detects and grows Acid-Fast Bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from sputum samples. Culture i... Read more

Test Description

AFB Culture by LJ Method - SPUTUM Examination An Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) culture using the Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) method is a test that checks for tu... Read more

Test Code

A22Sp

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