Pus for AFB Price in Bangladesh

What is Pus for AFB?

The Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) for AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) is used to detect tuberculosis (TB) exposure. It involves injecting a small amount of purified protein derivative (PPD) under the skin.

After 48-72 hours, a healthcare provider checks for a reaction (red, raised area). Preparation includes no special fasting or medications.

Risks include minor discomfort, swelling, or an allergic reaction. Results are interpreted based on the size of the reaction, with larger reactions indicating possible TB exposure.

Conditions like previous TB vaccination (BCG) may affect accuracy. A positive result may require further testing, like a chest X-ray.

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.

Pus 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.