Price:
Rs. 440.00
Sample Type: SPUTUM (1 SAMPLE )
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, Sputum (1 Sample) Test?
This test uses fluorescent staining to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in a single sputum sample under a fluorescence microscope.
Why is this test important?
It allows rapid and sensitive detection of pulmonary TB, enabling early diagnosis and timely initiation of treatment.
Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected pulmonary TB, particularly those presenting with cough, fever, weight loss, or other TB symptoms, are advised to take this test.
How is the test performed?
A sputum 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 indicates no detectable AFB in the sample.
Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, with only minimal procedural risk related to sputum collection.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and reliable AFB detection using advanced fluorescent microscopy techniques with expert laboratory analysis for effective TB management.