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AFB (Acid Fast Bacilli) Culture Test Cost

AFB (Acid Fast Bacteria) Culture or Mycobacteria Culture is carried out to diagnose Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The test usually involves sputum collection that is cultured under laboratory condition.

Patients with severe lung troubles, such as chronic cough, breathing difficulty, fever, fatigue, chills, cough accompanied with blood, unexplained weight loss, are suggested to undergo this test. Patients who receive positive results for TB skin test are also asked to undergo an AFB culture test. Besides, individuals who are already undergoing treatment for Tuberculosis, are frequently asked to undergo this AFB test to determine how well the body is responding to the specific therapy.

AFB (Acid Fast Bacilli) Culture Test Cost in Various Indian Cities
We have AFB (Acid Fast Bacilli) Culture Test price information in 69 cities.
CityAverage PriceStarting PricePrice Upto
AgraRs. 287.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 400.00
AhmedabadRs. 490.00Rs. 250.00Rs. 750.00
AllahabadRs. 295.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 500.00
AmbalaRs. 454.00Rs. 100.00Rs. 1000.00
AmritsarRs. 164.00Rs. 100.00Rs. 250.00
AnantapurRs. 240.00Rs. 100.00Rs. 300.00
BangaloreRs. 660.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 2500.00
BelgaumRs. 415.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 700.00
BhagalpurRs. 680.00Rs. 400.00Rs. 1045.00
BharuchRs. 455.00Rs. 350.00Rs. 500.00
ChennaiRs. 909.00Rs. 100.00Rs. 9000.00
CoimbatoreRs. 659.00Rs. 350.00Rs. 1330.00
CuttackRs. 732.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 1000.00
DarbhangaRs. 680.00Rs. 250.00Rs. 950.00
ErnakulamRs. 640.00Rs. 350.00Rs. 1250.00
FaridabadRs. 753.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1361.00
GhaziabadRs. 658.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 980.00
GorakhpurRs. 200.00Rs. 120.00Rs. 300.00
GurgaonRs. 759.00Rs. 400.00Rs. 1000.00
GuwahatiRs. 180.00Rs. 100.00Rs. 275.00
GwaliorRs. 1062.00Rs. 170.00Rs. 1400.00
HowrahRs. 780.00Rs. 500.00Rs. 1050.00
HyderabadRs. 653.00Rs. 178.00Rs. 1800.00
JabalpurRs. 465.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 750.00
JalandharRs. 320.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 450.00
JamnagarRs. 715.00Rs. 400.00Rs. 1200.00
JodhpurRs. 510.00Rs. 170.00Rs. 850.00
KanpurRs. 700.00Rs. 250.00Rs. 1200.00
KarimnagarRs. 650.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1000.00
KhararRs. 425.00Rs. 250.00Rs. 750.00
KochiRs. 755.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1250.00
KolkataRs. 674.00Rs. 140.00Rs. 3200.00
KotaRs. 310.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 500.00
KurnoolRs. 548.00Rs. 220.00Rs. 875.00
LucknowRs. 533.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 1000.00
LudhianaRs. 750.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 1200.00
MaduraiRs. 500.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 750.00
MangaloreRs. 715.00Rs. 500.00Rs. 1000.00
MeerutRs. 577.00Rs. 220.00Rs. 900.00
MohaliRs. 250.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 400.00
MoradabadRs. 636.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 900.00
MumbaiRs. 925.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 1500.00
MuzaffarpurRs. 325.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 500.00
MysoreRs. 632.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1000.00
NalgondaRs. 300.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 450.00
DelhiRs. 709.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 1500.00
NoidaRs. 1108.00Rs. 400.00Rs. 3250.00
PanjimRs. 648.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1950.00
PatnaRs. 554.00Rs. 100.00Rs. 1350.00
PuneRs. 1114.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 3000.00
RaipurRs. 377.00Rs. 250.00Rs. 600.00
RanchiRs. 350.00Rs. 200.00Rs. 500.00
SecunderabadRs. 453.00Rs. 180.00Rs. 800.00
SiliguriRs. 315.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 500.00
SrikakulamRs. 500.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1000.00
SrinagarRs. 673.00Rs. 300.00Rs. 1000.00
SuratRs. 636.00Rs. 250.00Rs. 1000.00
TirupatiRs. 312.00Rs. 150.00Rs. 700.00
VaranasiRs. 210.00Rs. 120.00Rs. 300.00
West GodavariRs. 659.00Rs. 450.00Rs. 900.00

Sputum and blood are the two most commonly collected samples for an AFB culture. You may be asked to deliver one or both of these samples.

If you are preparing for sputum collection, make sure that you brush and wash your mouth prior to sample collection. Using mouthwash is strictly prohibited now. Do not eat or drink anything before you collect the sputum. Breath deeply and then cough out the required sputum in a container given to you by your doctor or lab technician.

If you are immediately visiting the lab to deliver the sample, refrigeration is not required. However, if you plan to deliver the same some time later, refrigeration is needed. 24 hours refrigeration is permissible.

On the other hand, blood sample collection is always carried out in a clinic or lab. Your lab technician will collect the required sample through a venipunture. The procedure is simple, where an elastic band is tied to the upper arm that allows accumulation of blood in veins. A needle is then inserted that collects the required blood sample.

AFB (Acid Fast Bacilli) Culture Test FAQs
Q: Which tissue sample is used for performing AFB test?
A: Sputum taken early in the morning is the most preferred tissue sample for performing AFB culture. If sputum is not obtained, gastric aspirates are obtained. In some cases, bronchial lavage may also be done to obtain tissue for the test.
Q: How is AFB test performed?
A: Sputum or phlegm obtained early in the morning is collected in sterile containers. The tissue is cultured in an environment suitable for growth of Acid Fast Bacillus. The cultured tissue is studied under microscope after a few days to look for presence of bacteria.
Q: What precautions are associated with AFB test?
A: Patients should consult with their doctor regarding medication and diet prior to AFB test. Tissue sample for AFB culture is obtained in the morning only, as the chances of locating bacteria are greater in these samples.
Q: How long does it take to obtain results of AFB test?
A: Sputum sample obtained for the test has to be cultured for a few days before performing an examination. Acid Fast Bacilli grow very slowly, therefore it is possible to take several days or even up to 3 weeks for test results to arrive.
Q: Which diseases are diagnosed by performing AFB culture test?
A: AFB culture is done in most cases for diagnosis of tuberculosis. Other disorders caused by bacilli belonging to mycobacteria group like Leprosy can also be detected with AFB culture test.
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