AFB Culture, Sputum, MGIT

AFB Culture, Sputum, MGIT

🦠 Detect Tuberculosis with High Accuracy

The AFB Culture, Sputum, MGIT test is a highly sensitive laboratory test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacteria from a sputum sample. The MGIT (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube) system enables faster detection compared to conventional solid culture methods.

Why is this test done?

• Diagnose Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)
• Confirm TB infection when smear results are negative
• Detect Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)
• Monitor suspected mycobacterial infections

Who should get tested?

• Individuals with a persistent cough (more than 2 weeks)
• People coughing up blood
• Patients with fever, night sweats, or unexplained weight loss
• Individuals with abnormal chest X-ray findings
• People with weakened immune systems or close contact with TB patients

Sample Required

🧪 Sputum

Benefits

• Highly sensitive and reliable
• Faster detection using MGIT technology
• Supports early diagnosis and timely treatment
• Helps identify mycobacterial infections accurately

Early diagnosis leads to better treatment outcomes. Get tested with confidence at Advanced BioCare Laboratories.

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