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AFB Culture (VersaTREK) - CSF

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Also Known As

CSF Mycobacterial Culture, VersaTREK AFB Culture, Tuberculous Meningitis Culture, Acid-Fast Bacilli Detection CSF, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Culture ... Read more

Test Parameters Included

Mycobacterial Growth Index (VersaTREK signal) - quantitative detection of AFB proliferation in CSFPathologist Microbiology Remark - species identifica... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

Automated

Sample Required

CSF

Preparation

No fasting required for lumbar puncture procedureInform neurologist about anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications before CSF collectionRemain supine... Read more

Schedule Report

6 weeks

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AFB Culture (VersaTREK) - CSF detect?It detects growing acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in cerebrospinal fluid to d... Read more

Test Description

AFB Culture (VersaTREK) - CSF Examination Detection and Identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis The AFB Culture (VersaTREK) for CSF is an autom... Read more

Test Code

A21CSF

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