TB PCR Test for Body Fluids | Lahalak Platform
Rapid and accurate diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis using body fluid samples. This advanced test enables immediate treatment initiation before complications worsen in joints or vital organ membranes.
Scientific name: Tuberculosis (TB) PCR Test for Body Fluids
This test uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology, often Real-Time Quantitative PCR, for the qualitative detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in samples of sterile body fluids. These fluids include: synovial (joint) fluid, pleural fluid, peritoneal fluid, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and other effusions.
Included Services
- Rapid PCR test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB bacteria) in body fluids
- Consultation and interpretation of results with an infectious disease, pulmonary, or neurology specialist depending on the site of infection
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but the sample is collected via a medical procedure (application or aspiration).
- The fluid sample must be collected in a sterile, preservative-free container designated for culture or PCR.
- Transfer the sample to the laboratory immediately to maintain DNA stability and prevent the growth of contaminants.
- Include complete clinical information (sample location, suspected diagnosis) to assist the laboratory and specialist in interpretation.