Acid Fast Bacilli Culture ( Blood & Bone Marrow)
This test involves culturing bone marrow samples to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infections. It is used to diagnose bone marrow infections or tuberculosis.
Acid Fast Bacilli Culture ( Blood & Bone Marrow) Package in Nagpur Overview
No special preparations needed
- Specimen Source
- Smear
- Volume Of Blood
- Identification
- Remark
- Afb Culture
- Culture :week3
- Culture: Week1
- Culture :week6
Sputum, tissue, or body fluid samples are cultured on specific media (e.g., Lowenstein-Jensen) to promote mycobacterial growth.
- Positive Culture: Confirms the presence of AFB.
- Negative Culture: Suggests no detectable mycobacterial growth.
AFB culture provides a definitive diagnosis and helps guide treatment decisions.
The AFB culture test identifies Mycobacterium species, including M. tuberculosis, by culturing clinical samples under appropriate conditions.
This test is recommended for:
- Individuals with suspected tuberculosis (TB) or mycobacterial infections.
- Patients with chronic cough, fever, and weight loss.
Test code
1464BA
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Others | 2 ML |
| Heparin Whole Blood | Green Vacutainer | 5 ML |
| Others (fx) | Others | 1 |
| Sputum | Plain Sterile Vaccutainer | 12 ML |
Specimen stability information
Bone Marrow, Heparin Whole Blood
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
'
Turn around time
42 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Micro Biology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹1550
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