Max Lab > Lab Test in Haridwar > Sputum AFB Culture Test
Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) is a bacterial strain responsible for tuberculosis and other specific infections. Tuberculosis also referred to as TB, is a severe bacterial infection primarily impacting the lungs. However, it can also affect other body parts such as the brain, spine, and kidneys. Transmission of TB occurs through respiratory droplets expelled during coughing or sneezing from an infected person to others.
Test Type:
Sputum
Test Includes:
Source 1 Observation, Microscopy, AFB Stain, Note :, Sample Type, Organisms, Identification
Test Price:
₹ 960
Sputum AFB Culture Test Price |
₹ 960
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Test booked so far
Test Recommended for: Both
Recommended for age: All Age Groups
Covid Safety
A sputum AFB test is a laboratory test used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) infection. The test is performed by collecting a sample of sputum (mucus expectorated from the lungs) and examining it for the presence of acid-fast bacilli (AFB), the bacteria that cause TB.
AFB tests are typically requested for individuals who exhibit active TB symptoms. The tests check your sputum for the presence of AFB bacteria. The thick mucus that is coughed out from the lungs is known as sputum.
No, fasting is not required for the Sputum AFB Test.
The cost of a Sputum AFB Test in Haridwar at Max Lab is Rs. 960.
Yes, you can book an online appointment for a Sputum AFB Test in Haridwar and choose the home sample collection option. Our phlebotomist crew is fully licensed, trained, and certified to collect blood samples from home.
When making an online appointment for a Sputum AFB Test in Haridwar with Max Lab, one has the option of selecting a home sample collection. The Test results will be made available online for download within 24 hours of sample collection, at which point anyone can consult their doctor and decide on the best course of treatment depending on their results.
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Recommended for age
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