{"product_id":"afb-culture-report","title":"AFB Culture Report","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture Test is a specialized laboratory 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 clinical specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe test involves culturing the submitted sample under suitable laboratory conditions to identify the presence of mycobacteria. It helps healthcare professionals investigate suspected tuberculosis (TB) and certain other 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)\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 Mycobacterial Infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaboratory evidence supporting tuberculosis investigation\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 Types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sputum, Urine, Body Fluid, Pus or Swab\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\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 sample collection instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollect the specimen in an appropriate sterile container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid contamination during sample collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your healthcare provider about any ongoing antibiotic or anti-tuberculosis treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubmit the specimen according to laboratory transportation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecimen Collection Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSputum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collect a deep-cough sputum specimen in a sterile container, not saliva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow the laboratory's instructions regarding collection timing and quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Fluid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collection must be performed by a qualified healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePus:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collect the specimen using an appropriate sterile technique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwab:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use the laboratory-approved swab and transport medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eExtrapulmonary Tuberculosis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMycobacterial 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 can grow slowly. A negative result does not always exclude infection. Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional alongside clinical findings and other investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability, accepted specimen types, 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":68025770148092,"sku":"LAB-020","price":1840.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacy.com.pk\/products\/afb-culture-report","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}