C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Quantitative
Marker of inflammation.
AFB For Sputum
A sputum stain for Mycobacteria is a laboratory test performed on a sample of your sputum, or phlegm. It's also known as an acid-fast bacillus (AFB) stain or a tuberculosis (TB) smear. A doctor typically orders the test to determine if a person has tuberculosis (TB) or another type of mycobacter...
- Sample
- Sputum in Sterlized Container
- Report time
- 24 - 48 Hours
- Preparation
- Not required
- Category
- Fever & Infection
About this test
A sputum stain for Mycobacteria is a laboratory test performed on a sample of your sputum, or phlegm. It's also known as an acid-fast bacillus (AFB) stain or a tuberculosis (TB) smear. A doctor typically orders the test to determine if a person has tuberculosis (TB) or another type of mycobacterial infection.
Before the test
No pre test instructions / No preparation required
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