AFB Culture by LJ Method - Throat Swab
Also Known As
AFB Culture Throat, Tuberculosis Culture Throat Swab, Mycobacterial Culture LJ Method, Acid-Fast Bacilli Culture, TB Culture Throat Specimen, Löwenste... Read more
Test Parameters Included
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Growth (CFU/mL) - qualitative culture resultPathologist Microbiology Remark - acid-fast bacilli identified on Ziehl... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
L-J Method
Sample Required
THROAT SWAB
Preparation
No fasting requiredSwab should be collected before mouth rinsing or eatingAvoid antimicrobial mouthwash 24 hours prior if possibleSample: sterile thro... Read more
Schedule Report
6 weeks
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AFB Culture by LJ Method detect?It detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex organisms from throat specimens by culturing them on Löwenstei... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A22TS
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