{"product_id":"afb-culture-report-sputum","title":"AFB Culture Report (Sputum)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture Test for Sputum is a specialized microbiological investigation used to detect and identify acid-fast bacteria, particularly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMycobacterium tuberculosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in a sputum sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test involves culturing the submitted specimen under suitable laboratory conditions to identify the presence of mycobacteria. It helps healthcare professionals investigate suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and other respiratory mycobacterial infections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresence of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) in sputum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth of Mycobacterium species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible pulmonary tuberculosis infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther mycobacterial respiratory infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sputum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Quantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As specified by the laboratory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Container:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterile, leak-proof specimen container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laboratory – Microbiology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the laboratory's specific collection instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider about ongoing antibiotic or anti-tuberculosis treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect a deep-cough sputum specimen rather than saliva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid contamination during collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubmit the sample according to laboratory transportation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSputum Collection Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early morning collection may be preferred as instructed by the laboratory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse your mouth with plain water before collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake a deep breath and cough deeply from your chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect the sputum directly into the sterile container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid collecting saliva or nasal secretions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClose the container securely and deliver it to the laboratory promptly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulmonary Tuberculosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRespiratory Mycobacterial Infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Acid-Fast Bacilli Infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFB culture may take several weeks because mycobacteria grow slowly. A negative culture result does not always exclude tuberculosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional alongside clinical symptoms and other investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability, sample quantity and collection requirements with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025770311932,"sku":"LAB-022","price":1840.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/afb-culture-report-sputum","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}