Wound Swab for AFB Price in Bangladesh

What is Wound Swab for AFB?

The Wound Swab for AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) test is used to detect the presence of mycobacterial infections, such as tuberculosis, in wound infections. A sterile swab is used to collect a sample of discharge or tissue from the wound.

The sample is then stained using an acid-fast method and examined under a microscope to identify any AFB. No special preparation is typically required.

Risks include mild discomfort during sample collection. A positive result suggests a mycobacterial infection, while a negative result suggests the absence of AFB, though further testing may be required for a definitive diagnosis.

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.

Wound Swab 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.