Sputum C/S for AFB Price in Bangladesh

What is Sputum C/S for AFB?

Sputum C/S for AFB (Culture and Sensitivity for Acid-Fast Bacilli) is a test used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infections. It involves collecting a sample of sputum (mucus from the lungs) and sending it to a laboratory, where it is cultured to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis or other acid-fast bacilli (AFB).

The sensitivity part of the test determines which antibiotics are effective against the bacteria. Preparation typically involves providing an early morning sputum sample.

Results can take several weeks, as mycobacteria grow slowly. A positive result confirms an active infection and guides appropriate treatment.

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.

Sputum 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.