Price:
Rs. 1,250.00
Sample Type: OTHER SAMPLE
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Rapid Culture – Other Sample Test?
This test detects acid-fast bacilli (AFB) such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis in non-routine samples like tissue, pus, or aspirates using rapid culture technology.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps diagnose extrapulmonary tuberculosis and atypical mycobacterial infections, enabling early and effective treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with chronic infections, abscesses, or TB symptoms affecting non-respiratory organs may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, the sample is collected based on the infection site and cultured using advanced rapid mycobacterial detection systems.
5. What do the results indicate?
A positive result confirms the presence of Mycobacterium species, while a negative result suggests no detectable TB bacteria in the sample.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, and risks are minimal, depending on the sample collection procedure.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, fast, and dependable AFB detection using state-of-the-art rapid culture technology with expert microbiological evaluation for comprehensive TB diagnosis