AFB Culture (VersaTREK) - Pleural Fluid
Also Known As
AFB Culture Pleural Fluid, Mycobacteria Culture VersaTREK, Pleural TB Culture, Acid-Fast Bacilli Mycobacterial Culture, Myco/T Culture Pleural Fluid, ... Read more
Test Parameters Included
Pleural Fluid AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture — Mycobacterial growth detectionPathologist Microbiology Remark — interpreted with clinical correlation ... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Automated
Sample Required
PLEURAL FLUID
Preparation
No, fasting is generally not required for an AFB culture test on pleural fluid; there is usually no special preparation needed for this test, and you ... Read more
Schedule Report
6 weeks
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does AFB Culture in pleural fluid detect?It detects the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacterial species from pleural fluid, ... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
A21P
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