Lab test
Sputum For AFB
Purpose: Primarily used for detecting TB infections in the lungs (pulmonary TB), which causes symptoms like persistent cough, weight loss, and fever. Sample Collection: Patients usually provide 2-3 sputum samples…
- Sample
- Sputum
- Preparation
- No fasting needed
- Report in
- 18 hours
- Collection
- At your home
About this test
Key Details About Sputum AFB Testing:
- Purpose: Primarily used for detecting TB infections in the lungs (pulmonary TB), which causes symptoms like persistent cough, weight loss, and fever.
- Sample Collection: Patients usually provide 2-3 sputum samples, preferably in the morning, coughed up from deep within the lungs to ensure it is not saliva.
- What to Expect: If you cannot produce enough sputum, a doctor might use techniques like inducing sputum with saline or, in rare cases, gastric aspiration.
Procedure Preparation:
- Provide multiple, early-morning samples.
- Do not eat or drink for 1-2 hours prior to giving a sample, if possible.
- Report any ongoing antibiotics (e.g., fluoroquinolones) to your doctor, as they can interfere with results.
Preparation
- No fasting is needed for this test. You can book any available slot.
- Keep your doctor’s prescription or test request handy if you have one, and take regular medicines as your doctor has advised.
- Tell the sample collector if you take blood thinners, and wear a sleeve that rolls above the elbow.
How home sample collection works
- 1
Choose your tests
Add single tests or a package to the cart and check fasting needs.
- 2
Pick a collection slot
Half-hour slots from 30 minutes ahead, up to 10 days out. Pay online.
- 3
A sample collector visits
They confirm the visit with a one-time code, then take the sample.
- 4
Report in your account
The lab uploads the report and you are notified to download it.
Where we collect samples at home
Lab tests with home sample collection reach 70 Hyderabad pin codes today, across these areas:
- Kachiguda
- LB Nagar
- Ameerpet
- ECIL
- Jubilee Hills
- Neredmet
- Saidabad
- Sanathnagar
- Tolichowki
- Yousufguda
- Amberpet
- Khairatabad
- Kukatpally
- Manikonda
- Nizampet
- Secunderabad
- Tarnaka
- Uppal
- Vanasthalipuram
- Jeedimetla
- Mehdipatnam
- Musheerabad
- Nacharam
- Suchitra
- Trimulgherry
Coverage differs street to street and grows as professionals join. Check your pin code to see what reaches your address.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sputum For AFB cost in Hyderabad?
Sputum For AFB costs ₹299 on Aish Health in Hyderabad, down from ₹599. There is no separate home collection fee; any GST or busy-hour charge is shown before you pay.
Do I need to fast before Sputum For AFB?
No, fasting is not needed for this test, so you can book any available slot.
When will I get the Sputum For AFB report?
The expected report time is 18 hours. The partner lab uploads the report as a PDF to your order and you are notified to download it.
What sample is collected for Sputum For AFB?
Sputum sample is collected at your home by a sample collector.
Can I cancel a lab test booking?
Yes. Cancel before a sample collector accepts or more than 1 hour before the slot for a full refund. Within 1 hour of the slot there is no refund, and once the sample collector is on the way the booking can no longer be cancelled.
Can I book tests for a family member?
Yes. Add them as a family member in your account and choose them as the patient when booking, so the report is filed under their name.
Can I pay cash when the sample is collected?
No. Lab tests booked on the website or app are paid online when you book, by card, UPI or your Aish Health wallet.
₹299
₹59950% off