{"product_id":"sputum-tb-micro","title":"Sputum – TB Micro (AFB\/ZN)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab035111-7fff-bcea-671a-4a11793d7148\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e✅\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSputum – TB Micro (AFB\/ZN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSample required:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSputum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial instructions 🔄️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis test can only be ordered by Medical Professionals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to test 🤔 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou have a persistent cough lasting more than two weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou have symptoms such as weight loss, night sweats, or fever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eYou have been exposed to someone with tuberculosis or are at increased risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*TB microscopy helps support early detection and management of tuberculosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time 📚\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3 working days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e➕\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe Sputum – TB Micro (AFB\/ZN) test involves microscopic examination of a sputum sample using acid-fast bacilli (AFB) staining, commonly the Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) method. This test is used to detect the presence of acid-fast bacilli associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it does not confirm drug sensitivity, TB microscopy plays an important role in the initial investigation and monitoring of tuberculosis, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Tested South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952005333147,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/8586\/5021\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_g34n5ag34n5ag34n.png?v=1770209161","url":"https:\/\/www.get-tested.co.za\/products\/sputum-tb-micro","provider":"Get Tested South Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}