Acid-Fast Bacillus Identification Routine - Book Test at Low Cost

Book Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Identification Routine Test at the best price in Delhi NCR, India from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of lab testing services.

What is Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Identification Routine Test?

Most acid-fast bacilli (AFB) samples are collected because a health care practitioner suspects a person has tuberculosis (TB), a lung infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacteria are known as acid-fast bacilli because they are a type of rod-shaped bacteria (bacilli) that can be seen under a microscope after a staining procedure in which the bacteria retain the stain's colour after an acid wash (acid-fast). AFB laboratory tests detect bacteria in a person's sample and aid in the diagnosis of an AFB infection.

Other Names: 

AFB Smear and Culture

Why it is done?

To aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and infections caused by other Mycobacterium species, known as acid-fast bacilli (AFB), in people at risk of developing mycobacterial infections; to monitor treatment efficacy.

What is the procedure for Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Identification Routine Test?

Need to provide sputum sample for the test.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required Documents for

* A doctor's prescription. 
* A valid government ID.

After care: 

No care is required.

The cost of Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Identification Routine Test in Delhi: 

The Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Identification Routine Test costs vary by region and facility. So, get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centre like Ganesh Diagnostic. Training and experienced professionals are staffed to assure patient and visitor safety.