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- Ans: The full form of AFB is Acid-Fast Bacilli.
- Ans: During an AFB culture test, a sample from the patient's sputum or other bodily fluids is collected and placed on a special medium that promotes the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- Ans: The exact time needed for an AFB culture can vary depending on various factors such as the laboratory's workload, sample quality, and testing methods. Generally, it can take anywhere from several days to a few weeks to obtain results.
- Ans: एएफबी कल्चर टेस्ट, जिसे एसिड फास्ट बैसिली कल्चर टेस्ट के रूप में भी जाना जाता है, एक नैदानिक प्रक्रिया है जिसका उपयोग तपेदिक (टीबी) और अन्य माइकोबैक्टीरियल संक्रमणों का पता लगाने के लिए किया जाता है।
- Ans: Receiving a negative result for the AFB culture test can be a relief, as it indicates that no acid-fast bacilli were found in the sample. This suggests that tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infections are not present.
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