Service Providers for Aspirated Fluid C/S for AFB
The Aspirated Fluid C/S for AFB test is used to detect acid-fast bacilli (AFB), primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB), in fluid samples obtained through aspiration. The test helps diagnose infections like tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infections. The fluid is collected by aspirating it from a specific site, such as a joint, pleural space, or abscess. The sample is cultured and tested for AFB under a microscope. Risks are minimal, typically involving discomfort or infection at the aspiration site. A positive result confirms the presence of TB or other mycobacterial infections, guiding appropriate treatment.