AFB Culture at Test Zone Diagnostic Center

An Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Culture is a test specifically used to detect mycobacteria, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis (TB). The sample (sputum, tissue, etc.) is cultured on special media, as these bacteria grow very slowly. It is a highly sensitive and definitive test for diagnosing active TB.

Key Benefits:

• Gold standard for confirming an active tuberculosis (TB) infection.

• Identifies the TB-causing bacteria for definitive diagnosis.

• Can be used for drug susceptibility testing to guide treatment.