AFB Culture By Conventional Method - FF in Khambhat
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Which media is used for an AFB culture?
The media used for the inoculation of a clinical specimen onto liquid culture media Becton-Dickinson Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube is 7H9 Middle brook broth and Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) media slants are used for the solid culture test
Which test is more accurate: TB culture or TB PCR?
TB culture is more accurate than TB PCR but is more time-consuming.
Why should I book an AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Accuris Diagnostics specializes in providing reliable diagnosis support across numerous specialities. It is easy to book Acid Fast Bacilli sensitivity by Conventional method in Khambhat which would provide reliable results at a great price.
How is the AFB culture performed?
Healthcare providers perform an AFB culture test by collecting a sample of phlegm or sputum that you're coughing up or a small piece of tissue. This sample is placed in a specialized container with food that facilitates the growth of the specific bacteria being tested. Over the course of a few weeks, the sample is carefully monitored to see if bacteria have multiplied or not. If it has, this indicates the presence of a mycobacterial infection.
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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.
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Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
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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 Culture by Conventional Method – FF in Khambhat
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF in Khambhat to diagnose active tuberculosis and infections caused by other Mycobacterium species.
Overview of AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs; but can also affect other organs like the intestine, uterus, bone and skin. An AFB culture is done to detect the growth of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex using liquid or solid culture media techniques. Liquid culture is done using BACTEC MGIT 960 which takes 42 days to provide confirmed results and solid culture is performed using Lowenstein-Jensen Media which provides results in 56 days.
Sterling Accuris offers a reliable AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF test in Khambhat with timely reports.
Why and When Do You Require AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF test?
AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF test is a very quick and reliable test to detect infections with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
A person may need acid fast bacilli culturing test if they:
- Are in frequent and close contact with a person having active TB
- Live in an area where TB rates are high
- Work in healthcare, hospital or TB clinic once a year
- Have a weak immune system or have AIDS
A doctor may also ask a person to take AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF if they have experience symptoms like:
- Coughing for more than three weeks
- Coughing up blood
- Unexplained weight loss
- Painful breathing
- Chronic weakness
- Night sweats
- Chills
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF: Main Highlights
- Instructions: No fasting is required
- Recommended Age: All age groups
- Sample type for test: Any specimen
How to Interpret the AFB Culture by Conventional Method – FF Report
The cultural examination of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) informs us about the success of continuing tuberculosis (TB) therapy and offers insight into determining an individual's infection status, whether they are infectious or not. The culture of acid-fast bacilli is sensitive and positive results may take 3-4 days to 1 week, while negative culture results showing no mycobacterial growth can take up to 6 to 8 weeks on culture media to confirm the result.
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