AFB Test – Acid Fast Bacilli Test For Tuberculosis Dilantin Measuring urea in a spot

Measuring urea in a spot urine sample helps assess kidney filtration and overall protein metabolism

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Doctors recommend this test to detect growth hormone deficiency or excess

Fasting is usually not required unless the test is combined with other fasting blood investigations

AFB Test – Acid Fast Bacilli Test For Tuberculosis Dilantin Measuring urea in a spotWhat Is The AFB Test? The Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Test is a laboratory test used to detect acid fast bacteria, mainly Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Acid fast bacilli are bacteria that retain special stains even after acid washing, helping confirm tuberculosis and related mycobacterial infections. Why Is This Diagnostic Test Advised? This test is advised when doctors need to identify tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infections affecting lungs or other