Smear Afb

Name: Smear Afb
Brand: Thyrocare
SKU: TB005
Price: 595 INR
Availability: InStock

Smear Afb Test Info & Procedure

Group Name Infection

Fasting Fasting not required

Sample Type SPUTUM

Sample Collection Expert collect samples at Home

Reports Delivered Online within 24-48 Hrs*

Report type Email & Hardcopy ( On request )

Smear Afb Guide with quick range guide, sample details and testing flow

About the Test

Smear Afb is a Infection test available for online booking through Mediyaar with Thyrocare home sample collection.

This test uses a SPUTUM sample and the current booking price is shown at Rs. 595, inclusive of taxes where applicable.

Fasting not required. A trained sample collection executive can collect the sample from home, and reports are delivered online once processed by the lab.

AFB / TB Test Reference Guide

Educational guide only. Thyrocare report values shown above should be treated as the lab-specific source when available; general ranges can vary by lab, method, age, pregnancy status and medical history.

General Reference Ranges

Result style	Positive or negative	AFB smear/culture/PCR formats differ by method.
Culture	Growth or no growth	Culture can take longer but helps confirm mycobacteria.
PCR/Genexpert	Detected or not detected	May identify TB DNA faster and sometimes resistance markers.

Why This Test Is Ordered

TB evaluation	Looks for tuberculosis or other acid-fast bacteria.
Respiratory infection support	Used with cough, fever and chest symptoms.
Treatment path	Culture/PCR can guide treatment decisions.

Symptoms And Who Should Test

Symptoms	Long cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, blood in sputum.
Risk context	TB exposure, weak immunity, past TB, crowded living conditions.
Follow-up users	People with abnormal chest imaging or TB contact.

Preparation And Interpretation Notes

Sample type	Sputum or other sample as advised.
Collection	Correct sample collection is critical.
Interpretation	Negative test may need repeat testing if suspicion remains.

Sources: MedlinePlus AFB Tests, CDC TB Testing

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Smear Afb

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