Overview
If the AFB smear comes positive, it means you probably have TB or other infection, but an AFB culture is needed confirm the diagnosis. Culture results can take several weeks, so your provider may decide to treat your infection in the meantime
What is Afb-detection By Smear Examination (sputum) ?
If the AFB Smear comes positive, it means you probably have TB or other infection, but an AFB culture is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Culture results can take several weeks, so your provider may decide to treat your infection in the meantime.
What is the Cost of Afb-detection By Smear Examination (sputum)
The Price of a AFB-Detection By Smear Examination (Sputum) is Rs. 150. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with AFB-Detection By Smear Examination (Sputum)
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the Afb-detection By Smear Examination (sputum) ?
The most common application of AFB Testing is the diagnosis of active tuberculosis (TB) infection. This test may also be used to assist in the diagnosis of other AFB infections. These include:
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Once feared, leprosy is a rare but treatable disease that affects the skin, nerves, and eyes. Often, there is a lost sense of feeling in the skin and it turns red and dry.
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Mycobacterium avium causes TB-like infection that primarily affects individuals with HIV and other immune-compromised individuals.
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Those who have already been diagnosed with TB infection may also be advised to undergo AFB testing. Tests can determine whether the infection is still contagious and whether the medication is effective or not.
When is the Afb-detection By Smear Examination (sputum) Recommended ?
If you have following symptoms, then AFB-Detection By Smear Examination (Sputum) is advised:
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Lingering, chronic Cough that produces phlegm or sputum, sometimes with blood streaks
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Fever, chills
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Night sweats
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Loss of appetite
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Unexplained weight loss
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Weakness, Fatigue
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Chest pain
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Symptoms associated with extrapulmonary TB (the symptoms vary depending on the area of the body that is affected) including Back Pain and Paralysis (Spinal TB), altered mental state, weakness due to Anemia (TB in the Bone Marrow), Headache & coma (TB meningitis), joint pain, or abdominal pain.
Preparation for Afb-detection By Smear Examination (sputum)
Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the AFB-Detection By Smear Examination (Sputum).
The most often tested sample is Sputum. Phlegm, or thick mucus expelled from the Lungs, is known as Sputum.
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