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AFB Culture by LJ Method - Throat Swab

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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

AFB Culture by LJ Method - Throat Swab Examination What it Detects This test looks for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria respo... Read more

Test Code

A22TS

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