Skin Slit Smear-AFB

For treatment purposes, the number of skin lesions and nerves affected divides leprosy patients into two groups: those with multibacillary (MB) leprosy and those with paucibacillary (PB) leprosy. 

A skin smear is a test in which a small cut is made in the skin, and a sample is taken. 

The sample is then stained to look for multibacillary (MB) leprosy, a bacillus resistant to acid. If there are no bacteria, paucibacillary leprosy can be found. 

Why Done? 

The Leprosy Skin Smear Test is used to diagnose the below symptoms

• Skin blemishes
• Several weeks or months of lumps or bumps
• Pale skin lesions
• Muscle weakness

Procedure

>>The lab technician will provide details. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

>>No preparation is needed.

Required documents for Skin Slit Smear-AFB Test

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

After care

>>No care is required.

The cost of the skin slit smear-AFB Test in Delhi

The Skin Smear Test price varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centers like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.