AFB Culture (VersaTREK) - CSF
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
Test Code
A21CSF
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