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Stages Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Infection
Mycobacterial culture is a test to look for tuberculosis or a related organism in the body. It can be done on tissue taken from the bone marrow, liver, or lungs.
See also:
- Atypical mycobacterial infection
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Tuberculosis
Alternative Names
Culture - mycobacterial
How the test is performed
A sample of body fluid or tissue is needed. A
The sample is placed in a special...
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