Price:
Rs. 1,405.00
Sample Type: BLOOD
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.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is the AFB Rapid Culture – Blood Test?
This test detects acid-fast bacilli (AFB) such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the blood using rapid culture methods.
2. Why is this test important?
It helps diagnose disseminated tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections, ensuring early detection and timely treatment.
3. Who should undergo this test?
Patients with fever, weight loss, fatigue, or immunocompromised conditions such as HIV/AIDS may be advised to take this test.
4. How is the test performed?
At Metropolis Healthcare, a blood sample is cultured using rapid techniques to identify the presence of Mycobacterium species.
5. What do the results indicate?
A positive result confirms a mycobacterial bloodstream infection, while a negative result suggests no detectable infection.
6. Are there any risks associated with the test?
The test is safe, involving only a standard blood draw for culture analysis.
7. Why choose Metropolis Healthcare for this test?
Metropolis Healthcare offers precise and rapid AFB detection using cutting-edge culture technology and expert microbiological evaluation for accurate tuberculosis diagnosis.