AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids looks for evidence of infection - antigen, antibody or genetic material - to help confirm the cause of symptoms and guide treatment.
Sample
Body fluid
Fasting
Not required
Report in
24 hours
Collection
At our lab
If you have been advised to take the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids, this page explains what the test looks for, why it may be ordered, how to prepare, what sample is used and how to read the report.
AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids looks for evidence of infection - antigen, antibody or genetic material - to help confirm the cause of symptoms and guide treatment. At HWP Diagnostic the sample is collected at our Malad (W), Mumbai lab centre, and the report is usually shared within the same day or next day. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. At HWP Diagnostic the sample is collected at our Malad (W), Mumbai lab centre, and the report is usually shared within the same day or next day. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
This test may be considered for:
The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids.
Whether this test is right for you depends on your symptoms, medical history and the reason for testing - your doctor can advise.
AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids looks for evidence of infection - antigen, antibody or genetic material - to help confirm the cause of symptoms and guide treatment.
How to read your result
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
If a result is outside the range
If the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
Limitations of this test
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids provides information about the specific marker or finding it measures; it is not a complete assessment of overall health. Results can be affected by factors such as preparation, medicines, biological variation, sample handling and the testing method.
An abnormal result does not by itself mean you have a particular disease. Your doctor interprets results together with your symptoms, history and other tests.
Book
Choose the test and a time slot online, or call us and we'll book it for you.
Prepare
Follow the preparation steps above for this test.
Sample at our lab
Visit our Malad West lab (open 24×7), where the sample is collected.
Laboratory processing
Your sample is processed in our laboratory and reviewed by a pathologist.
Report
Your report is shared on WhatsApp and email, usually within 24 hours.
For sample collection, a trained laboratory professional collects or receives the required specimen according to the test procedure.
Laboratory results are interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and other investigations. If your results are significantly abnormal, or you have symptoms that worry you, discuss them with a qualified doctor promptly.
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This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from your doctor.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids test cost in Mumbai at HWP Diagnostic is ₹599 - 25% less than the MRP of ₹799. The test is done at our Malad West lab, open 24×7. The same price applies across Malad, Kandivali, Borivali and Goregaon.
| Test | AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids |
|---|---|
| Price at HWP Diagnostic | ₹599 |
| MRP | ₹799 (you save ₹200 - 25% off) |
| Home collection charge | Not applicable - done at our lab |
| Report time | 24 hours |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Available in | Malad, Kandivali, Borivali & Goregaon (same price) |
Get your AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids test done at our lab in Malad West, Mumbai - open 24×7, no appointment queue. Book a slot online or call us.
Home collection at the same price (₹599) across these areas, with our lab in Malad West open 24×7.
Get this test along with other important checks - usually for less than booking them separately.
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AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids looks for evidence of infection - antigen, antibody or genetic material - to help confirm the cause of symptoms and guide treatment.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids may be ordered when a healthcare professional needs information about the condition or health area assessed by this test. AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids looks for evidence of infection - antigen, antibody or genetic material - to help confirm the cause of symptoms and guide treatment. At HWP Diagnostic the sample is collected at our Malad (W), Mumbai lab centre, and the report is usually shared within the same day or next day. Please carry or upload your doctor's prescription where the test needs one, and discuss the result with your doctor for a full interpretation.
The test may be relevant for people whose symptoms, medical history, screening needs or treatment monitoring match the purpose of the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids.
No special preparation is needed for this test.
No, fasting is not required for the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids is done on a body fluid sample.
For sample collection, a trained laboratory professional collects or receives the required specimen according to the test procedure.
Reports for the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids are usually ready within 24 hours of sample collection. You receive them on WhatsApp and email.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids costs Rs 380 at HWP Diagnostic (MRP Rs 500).
Your report should be read using the reference interval, unit and method shown by the performing laboratory. A result outside a reference interval does not automatically establish a diagnosis, and a result inside the interval does not rule out every health problem. Clinical interpretation depends on symptoms, history and other findings.
If the AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids is reported as high, low, positive, negative or otherwise outside the laboratory's stated interval, the meaning depends on the specific test and the reason it was ordered. Your clinician may consider repeat testing, related investigations or other clinical information before deciding what the result means.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids can provide important information, but laboratory results are generally interpreted together with symptoms, medical history, examination and other investigations. A single result should not be treated as a diagnosis without clinical context.
Some medicines, supplements, food, exercise and other pre-test factors can affect particular laboratory results. Tell the healthcare professional about medicines and supplements you take, and do not stop prescribed medicines unless your clinician tells you to.
The AFB - detection by smear examination ZN Stain Body fluids needs a visit to our lab at Malad West, Mumbai, which is open 24x7. Please book a slot or call us to plan your visit.
