Rapid TB Smear Test | Lahalak Platform
A rapid initial screening to detect TB bacteria in sputum under a microscope. It aids in early diagnosis and immediate treatment to limit infection spread and improve recovery.
Scientific name: Tuberculosis (TB) Smear/Film
Tuberculosis (TB) film or AFB smear is a rapid and direct test for detecting acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in clinical samples such as sputum. It uses Ziehl-Neelsen staining or fluorochrome staining. These stains fluoresce the cell wall of mycobacteria (including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis) red, making them clearly vi...
Service type
Microscopic Examination
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis for diagnosing tuberculosis infection by microscopic examination of a sputum sample.
- Consult a pulmonologist or infectious disease specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Sample type: 3 deep morning sputum samples (not saliva) collected on consecutive days in sterile containers.
- The sample should be taken in the morning before consuming any food or drink, and the mouth should be rinsed thoroughly with water only before collecting the sample.
- Samples should be brought to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection. If transport is delayed by more than an hour, they should be refrigerated (2-8°C).
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