AFB Culture by LJ Method - SPUTUM
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
Test Code
A22Sp
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