| EX0039 AFB STAIN, MISCELLANEOUS |
| Specimen: |
Submit 1-2 mL of miscellaneous specimens – Urine / Pus / CSF / Pleural fluid / Peritoneal fluid / Pericardial fluid / Synovial fluid / BAL fluid / Gastric aspirate in a sterile screw-capped container OR 1-2 drops of Eye fluid / FNAC aspirate in a sterile tube OR 1-2 mL Bone marrow aspirate in 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) tube OR Smears on Air-dried / Fixed Slides. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 2 hrs |
24 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
Fluorescent and conventional microscopic examination |
| Comment: |
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| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
AFB stain provides a presumptive diagnosis of Mycobacterial disease. It can be used to follow the progress of tubercular patients on therapy. AFB culture to be performed in all suspected cases. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Tuberculosis |
| Components: |
Auramine and Ziehl Neelsen staining |
| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
Biochemistry |
| Pre Test Information: |
No special preparation required |
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