The Abdominal Fluid for AFB C/S test is used to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis in abdominal (peritoneal) fluid and determine which antibiotics will be effective.
Why is this test done?
Suspected abdominal tuberculosis
Persistent abdominal swelling or pain
Unexplained fever
Procedure:
A sample of abdominal fluid is collected and cultured in the lab to detect bacterial growth and drug sensitivity.
Why choose this test?
Confirms TB infection
Guides targeted antibiotic treatment