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- Ans: Generally, it takes around two to six weeks for the lab technicians to analyze your sample and provide you with the results. However, this may vary depending on various factors such as location of testing facility or workload of laboratory staff.
- Ans: Sputum AFB test is a medical diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) in a patient's sputum sample. This test helps diagnose tuberculosis (TB), which can be fatal if left untreated.
- Ans: The AFB culture test is a diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of acid-fast bacteria in a patient's sputum sample. Acid-fast bacteria (AFB) are responsible for causing tuberculosis, leprosy, and other similar infections that affect the respiratory system.
- Ans: Performing a sputum AFB test is relatively simple and painless. The procedure involves the collection of sputum, a mixture of saliva and mucus that is coughed up from the lungs, bronchi or trachea. Patients are usually asked to provide several samples over the course of two days to increase accuracy.
- Ans: After the sputum AFB culture test procedure, the results are usually available in about two to four weeks. The results will show whether or not you have tuberculosis and if so, what type of TB bacteria is present.
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