AFB Culture by LJ Method - Tissue
Also Known As
AFB Culture Tissue, Mycobacterial Culture L-J Method, Tuberculosis Tissue Culture, Acid-Fast Bacilli Culture, Löwenstein-Jensen AFB Culture, TB Cultur... Read more
Test Parameters Included
AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture Result – Growth/No Growth on Löwenstein-Jensen MediumPathologist Microbiology Remark – species identification and drug... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
L-J Method
Sample Required
TISSUE
Preparation
No fasting required; sample is tissue, not bloodIf on anti-tubercular medications, inform the clinician; drug therapy may reduce culture yieldTissue s... Read more
Schedule Report
6 weeks
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AFB Culture by LJ Method on tissue detect?It detects and grows acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from tissue specimen... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A22T
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