AFB Bactec Culture
A culture test of pulmonary samples to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is performed using the Bactec system to speed up the process of identifying TB infections.
AFB Bactec Culture Package in Karnal Overview
No special preparations needed
- Afb Culture
- Specimen Source
- Smear
- Nikshay Id
- Identification
- Remark
- Culture :week3
- Culture: Week1
- Culture :week6
No specific preparation is required. Samples should be collected under sterile conditions.
A positive result confirms TB or other mycobacterial infection. Further testing determines drug resistance.
This culture detects the presence of acid-fast bacilli (AFB), including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, using an automated system like MGIT.
It confirms active TB infection and allows for susceptibility testing to guide therapy.
Sputum or other samples are inoculated into a liquid culture medium and monitored in the Actec system for growth.
Test code
1464
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Bal | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | |
| Endometrial Tissue | Others | 10 |
| Others (fx) | Others | 11 ML |
| Sputum | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 12 ML |
Specimen stability information
Bal, Endometrial Tissue, Others (Fx), Sputum
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
'
Turn around time
42 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Micro Biology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹1600
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