M0138
MTB, AFB Smear For Fluorescent Staining
Test Details: Mycobacterium tuberculosis MTB belongs to the group called Acid-fast bacteria or acid-fast bacilli (AFB). These are a group of bacteria sharing the property of acid fastness. This unique property helps in classifying and detecting acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacteria. The fluorescent smear test uses a fluorescent stain and iLED microscopy for detecting the fluorescence emitted by the bacteria.
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Category
Advanced Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
No special preparation.
Report Delivery
2 working days
Gender
All
Organ
Multi-Organ
MTB, AFB Smear For Fluorescent Staining
350
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