AFB Culture by LJ Method - Synovial Fulid
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
Test Code
A22SF
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