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AFB Culture by LJ Method - Pleural Fluid

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Also Known As

AFB Culture Pleural Fluid, Mycobacterial Culture L-J Method, TB Culture Pleural Fluid, Acid-Fast Bacillus Culture, Lowenstein-Jensen Culture, Pleural ... Read more

Test Parameters Included

AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture in Pleural Fluid - Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) MediumPathologist Microbiology Remark - reported as positive/negative with ... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

L-J Method

Sample Required

PLEURAL FLUID

Preparation

No, fasting is generally not required before an AFB culture by LJ method on a pleural fluid sample; most healthcare providers will not ask you to fast... Read more

Schedule Report

6 weeks

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFB Culture by LJ Method in pleural fluid detect? It detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative organism of tuberculous pleuritis. A ... Read more

Test Description

AFB Culture by LJ Method - Pleural Fluid Examination What it tests for Primarily used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) infection in the pleural space, w... Read more

Test Code

A22P

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