Description
| Test Ref Code | 0008 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | AFB smear |
| Method | Conventional microscopic examination |
| Specimen | Miscellaneous specimens ( Urine, Pus, Body Fluids like pleural, peritoneal, pericardial, gastric, bronchial, semen etc.) in a sterile, screw capped container OR Swabs in sterile normal saline . Specify type of specimen on container and test request form. Ship refrigerated. |
| Cut Off | Sample by 2 PM |
| Reporting Time | Same Day Evening |
| MRP | 130 |
| Department | Microbiology |
