URINE FORA.F.B.
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₹350/-
The Urine for A.F.B. test is used to detect the presence of Acid-Fast Bacilli, particularly Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in the urine. It helps diagnose genitourinary tuberculosis, a form of TB that affects the kidneys, urinary tract, or reproductive system.
A positive A.F.B. result indicates the presence of tuberculosis bacteria in the urinary system. This test is often recommended when patients have symptoms such as persistent urinary infections, burning during urination, blood in urine, unexplained fever, weight loss, or when extrapulmonary TB is suspected.
The test requires a urine sample, often collected as early morning samples over consecutive days or sometimes as a 24-hour collection for better accuracy. The sample is examined under a microscope or further tested using advanced methods. Accurate results help doctors diagnose TB early and start appropriate treatment to prevent complications.