✦ ADD-ON TEST
Infectious Disease
AFB Smear
Acid-fast bacilli smear microscopy for mycobacteria (tuberculosis screening).
Why a doctor may order this
To screen for acid-fast bacilli (suspected tuberculosis).
Why you may need this
If tuberculosis is possible (prolonged cough, weight loss, night sweats, exposure).
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Frequently Asked Questions
To screen for acid-fast bacilli (suspected tuberculosis).
If tuberculosis is possible (prolonged cough, weight loss, night sweats, exposure).
Open the Elab mobile app, choose your test, select a clinic, and complete payment securely inside the app.
Some blood tests require fasting. The Elab app and clinic team will show the relevant preparation instructions before sample collection.
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