Price:
Rs. 400.00
Sample Type: THROAT SWAB
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 Albert’s Stain / Throat Swab Test?
This test uses Albert’s staining technique to detect Corynebacterium diphtheriae in a throat swab sample by identifying its distinctive metachromatic granules under a microscope.
Why is this test important?
It helps in the early diagnosis of diphtheria, a potentially serious bacterial infection, enabling timely treatment and preventing complications and spread.
Who should undergo this test?
Patients with symptoms such as sore throat, thick grayish membrane in the throat, difficulty swallowing, or fever suggestive of diphtheria should undergo this test.
How is the test performed?
A throat swab sample is collected and stained using Albert’s stain at Metropolis Healthcare, followed by microscopic examination to identify Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
What do the results indicate?
A positive result indicates the presence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, confirming diphtheria infection. A negative result suggests the absence of the organism in the sample.
Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe and non-invasive, with only minimal discomfort during throat swab collection.
Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare provides accurate and rapid detection of Corynebacterium diphtheriae using reliable Albert’s staining and expert microscopic evaluation for timely and effective diagnosis.