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AFB STAIN, MISCELLANEOUS

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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:
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