Diagnostic test
AFB CULTURE (MGIT)
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What does AFB CULTURE (MGIT) measure?
AFB Culture (MGIT) is a laboratory test that looks for the growth of acid-fast bacilli, a group of bacteria that includes Mycobacterium tuberculosis and related organisms. It may be used when tuberculosis or another mycobacterial infection is suspected, or to help investigate ongoing symptoms or abnormal findings. The test can help identify mycobacteria for further evaluation, and results are interpreted along with symptoms, medical history, imaging, and other tests.
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