TB Gold Heparin Blood

Test Name

TB Gold Heparin Blood

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Test Code

T0011

Test Components/ Genes/ Parameters

AFB- TB

Sample Report

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Test Information

TAT DETAILS

Sample on Mon/ Wed/ Fri; Report within 24hrs

PRE-TEST INSTRUCTIONS

CLINICAL UTILITY

Can aid in diagnosing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection including latent and active TB disease.

SPECIMEN STABILITY

METHODOLOGY

ELISA

STORAGE TEMPERATURE

2-8°C, Do not freeze

SPECIMEN TYPE

3ml plasma in Lithium Heparin (Green tube)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Test?

TB Gold Heparin Blood

What does it measure?

Can aid in diagnosing Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection including latent and active TB disease.

How to prepare yourself for the test?

When should you consider this test/ when this test is recommended?

You may need an AFB test if you have symptoms of active TB like Cough that lasts for three weeks or more, Coughing up blood, Chest pain, Fever, Fatigue, Night sweats, Unexplained weight loss

Test Process/ how is the (test name) test performed?

A healthcare professional will collect the sample from patient with suspected tuberculosis (TB).

What are the risks of the (test name) test?

No associated risks

How to read the test report?/ What the results may indicate?

Results show presence or absence of TB