AFB Smear for M. tuberculosis
A microbiology test, run in our accredited Georgetown laboratory.
Details
- Sample
- Sputum
- Department
- Microbiology
- Results
- About 6 hours after your sample is collected
- Fasting
- Not required
- Lab code
- AFB
Before your visit
No special preparation is needed. Keep taking your usual medication unless your doctor told you otherwise.
Bring a photo ID and, if you have one, your doctor’s request form. A prescription is not required for lab tests.
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