Price:
Rs. 440.00
Sample Type: TISSUE/BIOPSY
Fasting Not Required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
What is the AFB Smear Examination by Fluorescent Stain, Tissue/Biopsy Test?
This test uses fluorescent staining to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in tissue or biopsy samples under a fluorescence microscope.
Why is this test important?
It helps in the rapid identification of extrapulmonary TB, especially in biopsy samples where conventional methods may take longer to detect infection.
Who should undergo this test?
Patients with suspected extrapulmonary TB or those showing granulomatous inflammation in tissue biopsy samples are advised to undergo this test.
How is the test performed?
The tissue or biopsy sample is processed, 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 confirms the presence of acid-fast bacilli, suggesting 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; minimal procedural risk is related only to the biopsy or tissue collection process.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate, rapid, and sensitive AFB detection using advanced fluorescent microscopy and expert laboratory interpretation for timely and effective TB diagnosis.