AFB SMEARS - 3 SAMPLES

Involves testing three different samples of sputum for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through microscopy. This test helps diagnose pulmoNot Applicablery tuberculosis.

Also known asAfb Smears - 3 Samples Afb Smears - 3 Samples

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

8 parameters

Earliest reports in

4 Working Days

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
AFB SMEARS - 3 SAMPLES includes 8 parameters

  • Specimen Source
  • Acid Fast Bacilli
  • Remark
  • Nikshay Id

  • Acid Fast Bacilli
  • Remark

  • Acid Fast Bacilli
  • Remark

Test code

5320S

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Others (fx)Others2 ML
SputumPlain Sterile Vaccutainer 1 ML
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter3 ml

Specimen stability information

Others (Fx), Sputum, Urine

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

4 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

AFB SMEARS - 3 SAMPLES

400