Mycobacterial culture of suspected non-pulmonary site of pathologyFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
Mycobacterial culture of suspected non-pulmonary site of pathology is a test for the presence of tuberculosis or a related organism in a part of the body other than the lungs. Alternative Names: Culture - mycobacterial of suspected non-pulmonary site of pathology How the test is performed: advertisement A biopsy or aspiration of tissue or fluid is placed in appropriate culture media to detect the growth of tuberculosis or similar bacteria. How to prepare for the test: The preparation depends on the suspected site of infection. How the test will feel: How the test will feel depends upon the type of fluid or tissue needed for the test. A biopsy or aspiration will be performed. Why the test is performed: The test is performed when tuberculosis ora relatedinfectionis suspected outside the lungs.
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