The Sputum AFB smear looks at tB bacteria seen under the microscope. It is done for: tB diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
TB diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Two samples, one early morning. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: TB bacteria seen. Low or negative may mean: Not seen; does not rule out TB. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
TB bacteria seen under the microscope.
Sputum
TB bacteria seen.
Not seen; does not rule out TB.
संदर्भ सीमा प्रयोगशाला, उम्र व लिंग के अनुसार बदलती है — हमेशा अपनी रिपोर्ट पर दी गई सीमा देखें।
परिणाम की व्याख्या के लिए डॉक्टर को दिखाएँ — अकेला परीक्षण निदान नहीं करता।
निकटतम सुविधाएँ दिखाने हेतु आपका स्थान एक बार उपयोग होता है। कुछ संग्रहीत नहीं होता।
What does the Sputum AFB smear measure?
TB bacteria seen under the microscope.
Why is the Sputum AFB smear done?
TB diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Do I need to fast for the Sputum AFB smear?
Two samples, one early morning.
What does a high or positive Sputum AFB smear mean?
TB bacteria seen.
What does a low or negative Sputum AFB smear mean?
Not seen; does not rule out TB.
What is the normal range for the Sputum AFB smear?
Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report.
Sputum AFB smear क्यों किया जाता है?
TB diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
Sputum AFB smear के लिए तैयारी/उपवास चाहिए?
Two samples, one early morning. Laboratory-specific; see the reference range on your report. High or positive may mean: TB bacteria seen. Low or negative may mean: Not seen; does not rule out TB. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
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