Acid Fast Bacilli AFB Rapid Culture - Body Fluids
Also Known As
#1) TB Rapid Culture - Fluid #2) Mycobacterial Liquid Culture #3) BACTEC / MGIT Fluid Culture #4) Body Fluid for AFB C&S #5) Extra-pulmonary TB Cultur... Read more
Test Parameters Included
Smear Report: An immediate microscopic examination (ZN or Fluorescent stain) to check for the presence of visible bacteria before the culture begins.I... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
We utilize Automated Liquid Culture Systems (such as BACTEC MGIT). The fluid is added to a nutrient-rich liquid broth. As Mycobacteria grow, they cons... Read more
Sample Required
BODY FLUIDS (Pleural, Ascitic, Pericardial, or Synovial fluid)
Preparation
Sample Required: Freshly collected Body Fluid (e.g., Pleural, Ascitic, Pericardial, or Synovial fluid).Sterile Collection: The sample must be collecte... Read more
Schedule Report
3 Days
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the culture take 6 weeks?Mycobacteria are among the slowest-growing bacteria in the world. We must wait 42 days to be absolutely certain no b... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
MCA014
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