Acid fast bacilli test. Most frequently referenced in testing for tuberculosis.
It is actually a sputum AFB test (acid-fast bacilli).
Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing AFB reveals what rods?
Microscopically, a sputum specimen containing AFB reveals what rods?
AFB stands for Acid Fast Bacilli. It is a test used to diagnosis Tuberculosis. A sputum specimen is obtained and tested for AFB. If the specimen is negative, it helps rule out TB. There are other tests that are also used in combination with this test to diagnosis Tuberculosis including a chest x-ray.
Acid fast bacilli test. Most frequently referenced in testing for tuberculosis.
It can take anywhere from one to eight weeks to get Tuberculosis Sputum culture results. The test will determine if you have Tuberculosis.
The address of the Air Force Flight Test Center Msm is: 405 S Rosamond Blvd, Edwards Afb, CA 93524
Sputum
Redness alone at the skin test site usually means you have not been infected with TB bacteria. A firm red bump may mean you have been infected with TB bacteria at some time. The size of the firm bump (not the red area) is measured 2 to 3 days after the test to determine the result.
MCS stands for Microbial culture and sensitivity. It is a test performed under laboratory conditions on sputum or faeces to check for the detection of bacteria.
any medication for sputum?
It is 257 miles from Robins AFB to Tyndall AFB and approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes to drive depending on traffic.