AFB Culture by LJ Method - Pleural Fluid
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
Test Code
A22P
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