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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.

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