Price:
Rs. 400.00
Rs. 500.00
20% OFFSample Type: Blood
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Select your preferred Orange Health test or package on BookMyTest and complete your booking with your details.
- Pick a convenient time slot. A trained eMedic will be assigned and can reach you within 60 minutes of booking or at your scheduled time.
- At your selected time, a trained eMedic will visit your doorstep for safe and hygienic sample collection using a painless single-prick method. Samples are securely stored and transported to certified labs for processing.
- Doctor-verified reports are shared via WhatsApp, email, and the Orange Health app. You can also access them anytime from your registered account.
- Select your preferred Orange Health test or package on BookMyTest and complete your booking with your details.
- Pick a convenient time slot. A trained eMedic will be assigned and can reach you within 60 minutes of booking or at your scheduled time.
- At your selected time, a trained eMedic will visit your doorstep for safe and hygienic sample collection using a painless single-prick method. Samples are securely stored and transported to certified labs for processing.
- Doctor-verified reports are shared via WhatsApp, email, and the Orange Health app. You can also access them anytime from your registered account.
- Select your preferred Orange Health test or package on BookMyTest and complete your booking with your details.
- Pick a convenient time slot. A trained eMedic will be assigned and can reach you within 60 minutes of booking or at your scheduled time.
- At your selected time, a trained eMedic will visit your doorstep for safe and hygienic sample collection using a painless single-prick method. Samples are securely stored and transported to certified labs for processing.
- Doctor-verified reports are shared via WhatsApp, email, and the Orange Health app. You can also access them anytime from your registered account.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test?
The Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test is a laboratory test that examines a sample, usually sputum, for the presence of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB). These bacteria are commonly associated with tuberculosis and certain other mycobacterial infections.
2. Why is the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test performed?
The Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test is performed when tuberculosis or a mycobacterial infection is suspected. It helps doctors investigate symptoms such as persistent cough, fever, weight loss, chest discomfort, and coughing up blood.
3. What sample is required for the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test?
The Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test is most commonly performed using a sputum sample collected from the lungs. In some cases, other clinical samples may be tested depending on the suspected site of infection.
4. Is fasting required for the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test?
No, fasting is generally not required for the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test. However, your healthcare provider may give specific instructions regarding sample collection to ensure accurate results.
5. What does a positive Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test result mean?
A positive result in the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test indicates that Acid-Fast Bacilli have been detected in the sample. This may suggest tuberculosis or another mycobacterial infection. Additional tests may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis and identify the specific organism.
6. Does a negative Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test rule out tuberculosis?
No, a negative Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test does not completely rule out tuberculosis. Some individuals with TB may have low bacterial counts that are not detected on a smear examination. Additional tests such as culture or molecular testing may be required.
7. Who should consider the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test?
The Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test may be recommended for individuals with a chronic cough lasting more than two weeks, unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, abnormal chest X-ray findings, or suspected tuberculosis exposure.
8. Can I book the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test through BookMyTest?
Yes, you can book the Orange Health Labs AFB Smear Test through BookMyTest. Once the sample is collected according to the required procedure, it is analyzed by trained laboratory professionals and the report is made available online for convenient access.