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Acid-fast bacillus (AFB) is a species of mycobacterium that causes health issues such as mycobacterium tuberculosis and other infections.

AFB (Acid-fast bacillus) identification rapid PNB test separates mycobacterium tuberculosis from Nontuberculous mycobacteria. The test is generally prescribed to patients with indications of tuberculosis.

The PNB test distinguishes between the conventional Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex and atypical Mycobacteria. assists in choosing anti-tubercular medications. MOTT bacilli typically have lower resistance to first-line anti-tubercular medications.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other diseases are brought on by the AFB Identification Rapid Detection Acid-fast bacillus (AFB), a kind of mycobacterium.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is distinguished from nontuberculous mycobacteria using the AFB (Acid-fast bacillus) detection quick Diagnostic test. Patients with TB symptoms are typically given the test.

Why is AFB Identification Rapid PNB Test done?

• Differentiate Mycobacterium Tuberculosis complex from Nontuberculous mycobacteria (atypical Mycobacteria).
• It helps the doctor in choosing the accurate anti-tubercular medicine for the treatment of the tuberculosis
• When symptoms are cough, coughing up blood, coughing up sputum, fatigue, fever, sweats, unexplained weight loss, weakness, etc.
• To identify MOTT (mycobacteria other than tuberculosis)
• To diagnose Mycobacterium Tuberculosis complex

Sample Required

>>Pure growth of AFB

Compared to treatment for other bacterial infections, the treatment of tuberculosis (TB) takes more time. But if not treated, it becomes life-threatening. It’s important to diagnose and treat the disease at the earliest to avoid it from being deadly. Book your AFB Identification Rapid PNB Test at Ganesh Diagnostic for quality diagnosis with exceptional diagnostic services.

Materials and procedures

Bacteria and sample processing: Bacterial strains used to test the LAMP's TB specificity include different mycobacterial species. To serve as clinical reference strains, a panel of 10 M. tuberculosis clinical isolates was also added.

Established on the colony morphology, niacin buildup, absence of ni-nitrate reductase action, absence of heat-stable catalase, and exposure to para-nitrobenzoic acid, the clinical isolates were identified (PNB).

Middlebrook was the site of mycobacterial strain cultivation.

What happens during AFB testing?

For both an AFB smear and an AFB culture, your physician will need a specimen of your sputum. Typically, the two tests are conducted simultaneously. Obtaining sputum samples

Deep coughing and spitting into a sterile container will be required of you. You'll have to repeat this for a minimum of two or three days. This makes sure that there are enough bacteria in your sample for testing.

Your healthcare professional could instruct you to inhale a sterile saline (salt) spray to encourage deeper coughing if you are having difficulties producing enough sputum. Your doctor may do a bronchoscopy if you are still unable to produce enough sputum.

You will receive medication before this treatment so that you won't experience any pain. A small, little tube will then be put into your airways through your mouth or nose. The specimen can be accepted with a small brush or by suction.