Test Catalog

AFB SMEAR

Department:

MICROBIOLOGY

Source:

ANY BODY FLUID

Specimen Volume:

SAMPLE IN STERILE CONTAINER (AVAILABLE IN LAB)

Prefered Top:

STERILE CONTAINER

Alternative Top:

N/A

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

AVOID ANTIBIOTIC 48 TO 72 HRS BEFORE COLLECTION OF SAMPLE.

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18OC - 26OC

Instrument/Methdology:

MANUAL STAINING

Turn Around Time (TAT):

2 (Day/s)

Intend Use:

SCREENING TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS