Bronchial Washing for C/S for AFB Price in Bangladesh

What is Bronchial Washing for C/S for AFB?

Bronchial Washing for C/S for AFB (Culture and Sensitivity for Acid-Fast Bacilli) is a procedure used to detect mycobacterial infections, such as tuberculosis (TB), in the lungs. During a bronchoscopy, a sterile saline solution is introduced into the bronchial tubes and suctioned out to collect mucus and cells.

This sample is cultured to identify any bacterial or fungal infections, specifically testing for Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB), which are indicative of TB. Sensitivity testing is performed to determine the most effective antibiotics or anti-TB medications.

Risks include infection, bleeding, or discomfort. The results help guide appropriate treatment for TB or other mycobacterial infections.

What to expect & how to prepare

A culture test looks for bacteria or other organisms in a sample and checks which antibiotics act against them. The sample is incubated in the laboratory, so this test needs more time than a routine blood report.

• Antibiotics: tell the laboratory if you have already started an antibiotic — it can change the result. Do not stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
• Sample collection: the correct sample and the way it is collected depend on the site being tested; the laboratory will instruct you or collect it for you.
• Timing: culture results take longer than routine tests because the organisms must grow first. Ask the laboratory when your report is expected.

Interpreted together with your symptoms — antibiotic choice should be made by a registered doctor, not from the report alone.

Bronchial Washing for C/S for AFB price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.