{"product_id":"afb-culture-blood-bactec","title":"AFB Culture, Blood, Bactec","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"261bf1f7-c0ee-45e6-b37c-fea10f89fc5e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"106o6t0\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eAFB Culture, Blood, BACTEC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cibsat\" data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eAFB Culture, Blood, BACTEC is a specialized laboratory test used to detect the presence of \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eAcid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cem data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eMycobacterium tuberculosis\u003c\/em\u003e and other mycobacterial infections in the bloodstream. The test uses the advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eBACTEC automated culture system\u003c\/strong\u003e, which improves the speed and accuracy of detecting mycobacterial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eThis test is particularly important for diagnosing \u003cstrong data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"478\"\u003edisseminated tuberculosis (TB)\u003c\/strong\u003e and other systemic mycobacterial infections, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"584\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hrtfu\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eWhy This Test is Done\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eDoctors may recommend this test to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j6uyxz\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eDiagnose bloodstream infections caused by mycobacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dxc5hj\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"751\"\u003eDetect disseminated or miliary tuberculosis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eu6eh4\" data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eIdentify non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mdcjwh\" data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eEvaluate persistent fever of unknown origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ceuafw\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"948\"\u003eMonitor infections in immunocompromised patients such as HIV\/AIDS or transplant recipients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"170lx91\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eSymptoms That May Require This Test\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5irz5b\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003ePersistent fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ijohdf\" data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eNight sweats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ybydy\" data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eUnexplained weight loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hxttav\" data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eChronic fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wo927d\" data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eEnlarged lymph nodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18vje9q\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eRecurrent infections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jnxz0e\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eSuspected disseminated TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11twy89\" data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003eSample Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pxo23q\" data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1liln2m\" data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1244\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special BACTEC culture bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16heo8\" data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually no fasting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t1vyjj\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eAbout the BACTEC Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eThe BACTEC system is an automated culture technique that continuously monitors blood samples for mycobacterial growth. Compared to conventional culture methods, it offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nhwgf9\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eFaster detection time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r07y8s\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eHigher sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8pdyi3\" data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eImproved accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3jb3u\" data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eEarly diagnosis and treatment planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ffr8ap\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eUnderstanding the Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"al34o5\" data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eNegative Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e No acid-fast bacilli detected in the blood culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jl5kum\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003ePositive Result:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presence of mycobacterial organisms indicating possible tuberculosis or related infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eFurther identification and drug susceptibility testing may be recommended if the culture is positive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1x5ej4z\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tgansr\" data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eEarly diagnosis helps prevent complications and spread of infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wjp9eb\" data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003ePatients already on anti-tubercular treatment should inform their doctor before testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nz3xba\" data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eAdditional tests such as PCR, smear microscopy, or imaging studies may be advised alongside culture testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"168hjsr\" data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2460\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zt8vwm\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eIndividuals with suspected disseminated TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ds8hxf\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003eHIV-positive or immunocompromised patients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w83uab\" data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003ePatients with prolonged unexplained fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pe7qc2\" data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eThose with suspected systemic mycobacterial infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lifecell Diagnostics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44007168147591,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/4241\/3447\/files\/8f6c9308-257e-4d5e-9a19-8c66cee30c60.png?v=1778826275","url":"https:\/\/ourdermastore.com\/products\/afb-culture-blood-bactec","provider":"Ourdermastore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}