Our TB Package Explained
What are the tests in the TB Package?
Take control of your health with our TB package. Please note that our packages are just a guide, you can pick any of these tests, add extra tests or take out any test. Choose what suits your needs!
Full package: R704
Sputum MCS
This test involves taking a sample of your sputum (the mucus that you cough up from your lungs). You’ll be asked to cough up sputum into a sterile container.
AFB (Acid-Fast Bacillus) Smear
This test begins with the collection of a sputum sample. The sample is then examined under a microscope to detect acid-fast bacilli, which are indicative of tuberculosis (TB). The AFB smear provides a quick result, allowing for early detection, but it is not as sensitive as other tests, meaning that it may not detect all cases of TB.
Additional tests
TB Culture
This test also starts with collecting a sputum sample. Unlike the AFB smear, the sputum sample is cultured to grow any TB bacteria present. This process takes longer, usually a few weeks, as it allows the bacteria to grow in a controlled environment. The TB culture is crucial for confirming the diagnosis of tuberculosis and helps determine the most effective antibiotics for treatment, as it provides information on the specific strain of TB bacteria.
Book with Epicentre
For 20 years Epicentre has been studying wellness in South Africa. We are a company founded on a vision, ending disease in South Africa! So we believe in making an IMPACT.
We are an independent organization that is committed to creating a positive impact on health & wellness for all in South Africa. We want to close the gap between unscreened, undiagnosed, and uncontrolled HIV & COVID-19 infections as well as other chronic diseases for all South Africans.
By booking your tests with Epicentre, you are supporting a real local company that has worked for 20 years in all 9 provinces, from Pollsmoor prison to Constantia; & you’re getting a gold standard service that experts trust!
