Price:
Rs. 1,250.00
Sample Type: TISSUE/BIOPSY
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Rapid Culture – Tissue/Biopsy Test?
This test detects acid-fast bacilli (AFB) such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis in tissue or biopsy samples using rapid culture technology.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps diagnose extrapulmonary TB and localized mycobacterial infections that affect organs other than the lungs, ensuring early and effective treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with chronic lesions, lymph node swelling, bone pain, or suspected tissue TB may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a tissue or biopsy 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 suggests no detectable TB bacteria in the tissue sample.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, though sample collection may cause minor discomfort or soreness at the biopsy site.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides fast, accurate, and reliable AFB detection using state-of-the-art rapid culture techniques and expert microbiological evaluation for precise TB diagnosis.