Sputum For AFB in Ahmedabad
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FAQ
Why should I book an AFB Sputum test at Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris specialises in reliable and accurate tests, providing services to hospitals and healthcare organisations. Book your AFB (sputum) test in Ahmedabad today, and get accurate results in a reliable manner. We also offer safe home collections whenever required.
Why are 3 sputum samples needed for a TB test?
When diagnosing a patient, three consecutive sputum samples are required to obtain accurate results. These must be collected over an 8-24 hour period with one sample taken first thing in the morning for optimal accuracy.
Can I drink water before the sputum test?
The best time to collect a patient's sputum is when a patient first wakes. You are advised not to eat, drink or smoke before providing your sputum sample from the lungs for the test.
Can TB be detected in saliva?
Saliva has also emerged as a reliable diagnostic sample for tuberculosis due to its non-invasive, straight forward collection process, free from the need of skilled personnel, and easy handling.
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
AFB (Sputum) Test in Ahmedabad
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the AFB (sputum) test in Ahmedabad as a primary step for diagnosing active tuberculosis, and certain other infections.
Overview of Sputum for AFB
AFB or acid-fast bacillus, is a type of bacteria that mainly causes tuberculosis and also certain other infections like leprosy. Tuberculosis is a dangerous bacterial infection that poses serious risks to the lungs, brain, spine and kidneys. AFB (sputum) test looks for the presence of AFB bacteria in your sputum (a combination of saliva and mucus expelled from the airways, usually due to an infection or illness, which can be examined to aid in medical diagnosis.)
Get an AFB (sputum) test near you to help detect any problems in time before they become serious issues. For accurate and reliable test results, you can head to Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for an AFB (sputum) test in Ahmedabad .
Why And When Is An Acid-Fast Bacillus Test Done?
AFB is a type of bacteria that can cause extreme infections to key organs such as the lungs, brain and kidneys. TB is often spread through droplets released into the air from coughing or sneezing making it highly contagious. However with timely treatment, it can be cured. An AFB test would aid in the primary diagnosis of this severe disease, preventative steps can be taken before it becomes life-threatening.
Symptoms of active TB are:
- Coughing that persists for about three weeks or longer
- Coughing up sputum and/or blood
- Fever (especially evening rise)
- Weakness/Fatigue
- Unexplained Night sweats
- Unusual weight loss
Other symptoms can include:
Sputum For AFB Test: Main Highlights
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Instructions: No fasting required
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Recommended Age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Sputum sample
Understanding How To Interpret AFB (Sputum) Test Report
The AFB sputum test determines the presence or absence of AFB bacteria in your sputum sample, which would determine whether or not you have an infection.
Negative test result- No presence of AFB in sample
Positive test result- Presence of active TB or other AFB infection in sputum
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