Conjunctival Swab (Rt.) for AFB Price in Bangladesh

What is Conjunctival Swab (Rt.) for AFB?

A Conjunctival Swab (Rt.) for AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) is a diagnostic test used to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis or other acid-fast organisms in the conjunctiva of the right eye.

The test involves taking a sample from the conjunctival sac of the right eye, which is then stained using the Ziehl-Neelsen stain to identify acid-fast bacilli under the microscope. This test is particularly useful in diagnosing ocular tuberculosis, which can cause symptoms like eye redness, pain, and vision impairment.

It is typically ordered when there is suspicion of tuberculosis affecting the eye or in patients with risk factors for systemic tuberculosis.

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.

Conjunctival Swab (Rt.) 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.