AFB, Fluid in Indore
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Recommended by Health Experts
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Age Group 05-90 years
Recommended for Men, Women
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Fluid For AFB1
FAQ
What symptoms of TB can one experience apart from lung-related symptoms?
People with extrapulmonary mycobacterial infections may experience a range of symptoms depending on the afflicted area. These can include back pain, weakness due to anemia, altered mental state and headaches in TB meningitis cases; while TB-infected bones might present joint or abdominal pain as well as paralysis. Severe complications can even manifest themselves with coma if left untreated.
What other types of mycobacterial species can be identified, apart from TB?
Other species include:
- Mycobacterium avium-intracellular complex (MAC)
- Mycobacterial species like Mycobacterium marinum, Mycobacterium fortuitum, Mycobacterium abscessus
Why should I book an AFB, Fluid test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris specializes in providing reliable diagnosis support for hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare facilities across the country. It is extremely convenient to book an AFB Fluid test in Indore with us at a great price.
Can I be infected with TB and not be sick?
Yes, there is a latent TB infection in which the bacteria are present in your body in an inactive state and which does not cause any signs or symptoms.
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 Fluid Test in Indore
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the AFB Fluid Test in Indore to help diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by other Mycobacterium species, which are known as acid-fast bacilli (AFB), from a fluid sample.
Overview of AFB, Fluid Test
AFB are bacterial agents responsible for the cause of severe infections, namely tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that spreads through coughing or sneezing and is a serious bacterial infection that affects the lungs, brain, spine, kidneys, etc.
TB infection can be latent or active. If you have a latent TB infection, bacteria is present in your body but won't show any signs or symptoms and can't spread the disease to others; however, in case of an active TB infection, you'll have symptoms and the infection can spread to others.
This test helps detect AFB in a fluid sample. Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers a reliable AFB Fluid Test in Indore.
Why and when is an AFB Fluid Test Done?
By utilizing the AFB fluid test, healthcare professionals can easily identify infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacterial species. Additionally, this useful tool allows for efficient monitoring of treatments used to address such infectious diseases.
Symptoms of TB:
- Cough that lasted more than a month
- Coughing up blood
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Pain in abdomen
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight loss
- Headache
Sterling Accuris Diagnostics runs an AFB Fluid Test in Indore that is highly sensitive and provides accurate results. If you are regarded as an at-risk patient, this testing is crucial.
AFB, Fluid Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended age group: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Body fluid
How to Interpret AFB, Fluid Test Report
The AFB Fluid test includes a ZN stain of smears made from sampled body fluid and the microscopic examination for AFB.
Positive results indicate the presence of active TB infection in the sample.
A negative result does not rule out Tuberculosis, and the doctor will suggest other methods of investigation to completely rule out Tuberculosis.
Causative factors:
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Non-tuberculous mycobacteria
- Other lung infections
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