Sputum For Acid Fast Bacilli ( Afb )

Tuberculosis screening

Sample
Sputum
Fasting
No
Report
Same Day
Home
Yes
400.00
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Also known as: Sputum AFB Smear
  • • Tuberculosis screening • Acid-fast bacilli detection • Pulmonary TB diagnosis

Quick highlights

  • • Tuberculosis screening • Acid-fast bacilli detection • Pulmonary TB diagnosis

What’s included

This test includes the standard parameters for the selected item. Full parameter list will be shown in the report.

Preparation

  1. Early morning sputum preferred
  2. Pick a slot (home collection if available for your area)
  3. Follow fasting / timing instructions shown on this page
  4. Keep previous reports or prescriptions handy (optional)
  5. Access your report in My Account once it is ready
Fasting: No
Sample: Sputum
Report time: Same Day

FAQs

Notes

AFB smear sensitivity depends on bacterial load.

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