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AFB Culture by LJ Method - Synovial Fulid

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Also Known As

AFB Culture Synovial Fluid, Mycobacterial Culture LJ Method, Tuberculous Arthritis Culture, Acid-Fast Bacilli Synovial Culture, Mycobacterium tubercul... Read more

Test Parameters Included

AFB (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) Culture Growth in Lowenstein-Jensen Medium - qualitative presence/absencePathologist Microbiology Remark - correlated... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

L-J Method

Sample Required

SYNOVIAL FLUID

Preparation

No fasting is required for an AFB culture test using the LJ method on a fluid sample; you can eat and drink normally before the test as there is no ne... Read more

Schedule Report

6 weeks

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AFB culture done on synovial fluid?It detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis causing tuberculous arthritis, a common extrapulmonary TB presentation... Read more

Test Description

AFB Culture by LJ Method - Synovial Fulid Examination What it tests for This test specifically looks for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, ... Read more

Test Code

A22SF

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