AFB Culture by LJ Method - SWAB
Also Known As
AFB Culture by LJ Method, Mycobacterial Culture from Swab, Löwenstein-Jensen AFB Culture, Tuberculosis Culture Test, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Cultur... Read more
Test Parameters Included
AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture Result - Positive/Negative with colony count (CFU/mL) on Löwenstein-Jensen mediumPathologist Microbiology Remark - cor... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
L-J Method
Sample Required
SWAB
Preparation
No fasting requiredSwab should be collected before starting anti-tubercular therapy for accurate resultsAvoid topical antiseptics at collection site 2... Read more
Schedule Report
6 weeks
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AFB Culture by LJ Method detect?It detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other acid-fast bacilli from swab specimens (sputum, wound, pus, b... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A22SWab
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