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AFB Stain & Culture-3 Test

Name: AFB Stain & Culture-3
Brand: Max Lab
SKU: 47517
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Test Name :	AFB Stain & Culture-3 Test
Sample Type :	Sputum
Gender :	Both
Age group :	All Age Groups
Report Timeline :	56 Days
This Test Includes :	Sample ZN Stain. Comment COMMENTS Source Result 6 Tests

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AFB Stain & Culture-3 Test Includes:
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Description
- The AFB stain and culture tests together check for TB or similar infections in mucus and identify the specific bacteria. Individuals with a persistent cough, fever, or weight loss should get tested. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) are a group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. They are typically harmless, but once inside the body, they can cause severe infections, including tuberculosis (TB), leprosy, or TB-like diseases. The AFB stain and culture test

The AFB stain and culture tests together check for TB or similar infections in mucus and identify the specific bacteria. Individuals with a persistent cough, fever, or weight loss should get tested.

Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) are a group of bacteria commonly found in soil and water. They are typically harmless, but once inside the body, they can cause severe infections, including tuberculosis (TB), leprosy, or TB-like diseases. The AFB stain and culture tests are used together to diagnose these infections.

ABF Stain: This rapid test examines a sample of sputum or mucus coughed up from the lungs or other bodily fluids like urine or blood, looking for the presence of AFB bacteria. A special dye is used to stain the sample. If present, the AFB bacteria retain the dye and appear clearly under a microscope. This result indicates a possible infection within 1-2 days.

ABF Culture: A culture is a more definitive test that takes longer (typically 6-8 weeks) but confirms the presence of AFB bacteria and identification of the specific type. During the culture test, the sample is placed in a special food that encourages the bacteria to multiply. If AFB are present, they will grow in the culture, confirming the diagnosis. Because culture also specifies the type of AFB bacteria, the test result helps guide treatment decisions.

Overview of AFB Stain and Culture Test

AFB primarily affect the lungs, but they can also spread to other parts of the body like the kidneys, brain, and spine. These infections are airborne. They can spread through coughing, sneezing, or talking by an infected person. Taking an AFB stain and culture test can help diagnose, track, and minimise the spread of AFB-related infections. It is advisable to book an AFB stain and culture test online to avoid spreading the potential infection.

An AFB stain and culture test requires a sample of one of the various body fluids like blood, sputum, urine, stool, bone marrow, or skin tissue to perform the test. It is worth noting that the AFB stain and culture tests do not have a normal range. These tests don’t look for a specific quantity of the culprit bacteria but only the presence of it.

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