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What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a harmful bacterial infection that can affect the lungs as well as many other parts of the human body. If not treated and detected on time, Tuberculosis infections can be fatal. You may get tuberculosis in your body from another affected person.
What is a TB PCR test?
A TB PCR test is a particular type of blood test that is performed to determine the presence of tuberculosis in an individual’s body. Monitoring the treatment of tuberculosis infection is also another purpose of performing this test.
Why should you go for a TB PCR test?
Tuberculosis is one of the most dangerous diseases that may cause severe damage to your lungs. Tuberculosis has already become one of the major causes of mortality all over the world. So this test is necessary for the early detection of this disease in the body. The most effective way to determine the presence of tuberculosis infection in the body is to go for a TB PCR test.
When should you go for a TB PCR test?
You should go for this test when the primary symptoms of tuberculosis start getting visible in your body. Some of the most common symptoms of tuberculosis infection may include
Test preparations
10-12 hours of fasting is mandatory before appearing for this test. No other preparations are required before appearing for this test.
Sample requirements
Your sputum sample will be required for this test. The sputum sample is recommended to be collected early morning soon after you wake up. All you need to do is take a deep breath, then cough really hard to fill the sputum sample in a tube or cup. Always remember, you have to cough from deep down your lungs to make the sputum come out.
Result Interpretation
The test report will show whether you have a tuberculosis infection in your body or not. As soon as you get the test report, consult a doctor for a better understanding of the test result and to discuss further steps.