AFB IDENTIFICATION RAPID PNB Test

Test Cost: AED 370.0

Test Components:

• Price: 370.0 AED

Sample Condition:

Submit pure growth of AFB on appropriate media in screw capped container in sealed plastic bag. Ship refrigerated OR when used with other AFB culture tests, the pure growth obtained in the Laboratory from specimens already submitted will be processed for Mycobacterium TB Complex / MOTT identification.

Report Delivery:

Sample Daily by 3.30 pm; Report 15 days

Method:

Automated Fluorescent

Test Type:

Tuberculosis

Doctor:

Physician

Test Department:

Pre Test Information - No special preparation required

Test Details:

The AFB Identification Rapid PNB Test is a diagnostic test used to identify Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) in a patient's sputum sample. It is a rapid test that provides quick results, allowing healthcare professionals to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) or other AFB-related infections. The test involves staining the sputum sample with a special dye called Ziehl-Neelsen stain. This stain binds to the mycolic acid in the AFB cell wall, making them appear bright red under a microscope. Non-AFB bacteria and other cells will not retain the stain. The AFB Identification Rapid PNB Test is highly specific and sensitive, meaning it accurately detects AFB and minimizes false-positive and false-negative results. It helps healthcare providers make timely and accurate diagnoses, allowing for prompt treatment and control of AFB-related infections.