Diagnostic test
Pleural fluid analysis with AFB - INLAB
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What does Pleural fluid analysis with AFB - INLAB measure?
Pleural fluid analysis with AFB evaluates fluid collected from around the lungs and checks for acid-fast bacilli (AFB), which can be associated with mycobacterial infection. It may be used when a healthcare professional is assessing the cause of fluid buildup around the lungs, including possible infection or inflammation. Results are interpreted along with clinical findings and other laboratory tests.
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