Sputum for A.F.B. (Acid-Fast Bacilli)

🔍 Overview
The Sputum for A.F.B. test is a diagnostic test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). It examines sputum (phlegm from the lungs) under a microscope to identify acid-fast bacilli.

📋 Test Summary
This test helps to:

• Diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)

• Identify infectious TB cases

• Monitor response to anti-tubercular treatment

• Detect relapse or treatment failure

• Support evaluation of chronic cough, fever, weight loss, and night sweats

✔ Simple and cost-effective TB screening test
✔ Widely used in TB control programs

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day 
🧪 Sample: Sputum
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required