Acid Fast Bacilli

₹250.00

Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) is a type of bacteria that causes tuberculosis and certain other infections. Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is a serious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs. It can also affect other parts of the body, including the brain, spine, and kidneys. TB is spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing.

SPECIMEN: Submit 1-2 mL of miscellaneous specimens – Urine / Pus / CSF / Pleural fluid / Peritoneal fluid / Pericardial fluid / Synovial fluid / BAL fluid / Gastric aspirate in a sterile screw capped container OR 1-2 drops of Eye fluid / FNAC aspirate in a sterile tube OR 1-2 mL Bone marrow aspirate in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR Smears on Air dried / Fixed Slides. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

STABILITY: Room: 2 hrs; Refrigerated: 24 hrs; Frozen: NA

REPORT: Daily

PRE-TEST INFORMATION: No special preparation required.

USAGE: AFB stain provides a presumptive diagnosis of Mycobacterial disease. It can be used to follow the progress of tubercular patients on therapy. AFB culture to be performed in all suspected cases.

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