Price:
Rs. 1,250.00
Sample Type: BAL / RESPIRATORY SAMPLE
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Metropolis will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Rapid Culture – BAL / Respiratory Sample Test?
This test detects acid-fast bacilli (AFB) such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis in BAL fluid or respiratory samples using rapid culture techniques.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis and other mycobacterial lung infections, ensuring early and effective treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with chronic cough, fever, chest pain, weight loss, or suspected TB infection may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a BAL or respiratory specimen is collected by a clinician and cultured using rapid detection systems for mycobacterial growth.
5. What do the results indicate?
A positive result confirms the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, while a negative result suggests no detectable infection in the respiratory tract.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, though BAL sample collection may cause temporary throat irritation or mild discomfort.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers accurate and rapid AFB detection with cutting-edge culture technology and expert microbiological evaluation for precise diagnosis of respiratory tuberculosis.