Price:
Rs. 1,250.00
Sample Type: PUS/ABSCESS/ASPIRATES
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You can make the payment to the technician at the time of collection
- Your sample will then be transported to the nearest collection center and will be centrifuged before sending to the lab for processing.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours or as per defined TAT for Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Rapid Culture – Pus/Abscess/Aspirates Test?
This test detects acid-fast bacilli (AFB), including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in pus, abscess, or aspirate samples using rapid culture techniques.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps diagnose tuberculous abscesses and extrapulmonary TB, ensuring prompt and targeted treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with chronic abscesses, non-healing wounds, or recurrent pus formation may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, the sample is collected under sterile conditions 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 indicates no detectable TB bacteria in the sample.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test itself is safe, with minimal risks related only to sample collection.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides fast, accurate, and dependable AFB detection with state-of-the-art rapid culture technology and expert interpretation for precise diagnosis of mycobacterial infections.