AFB Culture Blood Test Price By Apollo Diagnostics

The AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Culture Test is used to detect and identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infections. It helps diagnose pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, leprosy, and other chronic bacterial infections. Recommended for individuals experiencing chronic cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, or suspected TB exposure.

🔬 What’s Included?

🧪 Culture & Identification of Mycobacterium Species

📌 Test Measures:

✔ Presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis & other species
✔ Drug Sensitivity Testing (if applicable) – Determines antibiotic resistance
✔ Colony Growth & Morphology – Helps confirm mycobacterial infection

🧪 Test Details:

✔ Sample: Sputum, Urine, Blood, CSF, Pleural Fluid, or Tissue
✔ Fasting: Not Required
✔ Reports: ~4-8 Weeks (Culture Growth Time)
✔ Recommended For: Both Genders, All Ages

🔄 How It Works?

1️⃣ Compare & Choose – Find the best lab & price
2️⃣ Book Online – Secure, hassle-free booking
3️⃣ Get Tested – Sample collected at home or in a lab
4️⃣ Get Reports – Fast & digital access