Price:
Rs. 440.00
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):
What is the AFB Smear Examination by Fluorescent Stain, Pus/Abscess/Aspirates Test?
This test uses fluorescent staining to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in pus, abscess, or aspirated samples under a fluorescence microscope.
Why is this test important?
It provides rapid and sensitive detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in extrapulmonary samples, allowing early diagnosis and treatment even when bacterial load is low.
Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected TB in pus, abscesses, or aspirated lesions are advised to take this test.
How is the test performed?
The sample is collected, stained with a fluorescent dye, and examined under a fluorescence microscope at Metropolis Healthcare to identify acid-fast bacilli.
What do the results indicate?
A positive result indicates the presence of acid-fast bacilli, confirming TB infection, while a negative result means no AFB were detected in the sample.
Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, with only minimal procedural risk associated with sample collection.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and reliable AFB detection using advanced fluorescent microscopy techniques with expert analysis for effective treatment planning.