Skin scrapping for AFB Stain Price in Bangladesh

What is Skin scrapping for AFB Stain?

A Skin Scraping for AFB Stain is used to detect the presence of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB), such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis or other mycobacteria, on the skin. The procedure involves scraping the skin lesion and applying the sample to a slide for staining with an acid-fast stain (e.g., Ziehl-Neelsen).

If AFB is present, it will appear as bright red or pink against a blue background. Preparation generally includes cleaning the lesion.

Risks are minimal but can include mild discomfort. Results are typically available within a few days.

A positive result suggests the presence of a mycobacterial infection.

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.

Skin scrapping for AFB Stain price comparison by diagnostic centre

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