Sputum for AFB
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A more thorough sputum-based TB check, going beyond a basic smear.
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Home sampling available. With online reporting
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Sputum for AFB
Sample Type
Sputum
Fasting Required
Not required
Home Sampling
Free, all City Care Lab service areas
Report Time
Same day
Price
850
1
Marker Measured
Same day
Report Turnaround
6
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Overview
About Sputum for AFB
This test examines a sputum sample for tuberculosis bacteria, one of the most common first tests ordered for a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks.
No fasting is required, and results are available the same day.
What's Included
Sputum AFB
Examines a sputum sample specifically for TB bacteria.
Best collected as a morning sample after a deep cough.
How to Prepare
- No fasting required.
- A morning sample, ideally after a deep cough, gives the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sputum AFB test check for?
It checks a coughed-up sputum sample for tuberculosis bacteria.
Do I need to fast before this test?
No fasting is required.
When should I get this test?
If you have a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks, especially with fever or weight loss, this test is commonly recommended.
How should I collect the sample?
An early morning sample, collected after a deep cough, gives the most reliable result, and our team can guide you through it.
How soon will my report be ready?
Same day.
Is home sample pickup available?
Yes, our team can guide you on home collection across Gujranwala, Sialkot and Daska.
This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Speak with your doctor about your specific results and treatment.
Book This Test
Home sampling available. With online reporting
Price
850
Full Form
Sputum for AFB
Sample Type
Sputum
Fasting
Not required
Report Time
Same day
What's Included
- Sputum AFB