Mycobacterium tuberculosis test

Mycobacterium tuberculosis examination is the most specific method for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Finding tuberculosis bacteria in sputum is the main basis for the diagnosis of tuberculosis. Take smear test or bacterial culture method. Smear acid-fast staining microscopy is quick and easy. Atypical mycobacteria are rare in China. Therefore, acid-fast bacilli are positive and the diagnosis of tuberculosis can be basically established. In addition to sputum, throat secretions, pleural fluid, ascites, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, gastric fluid, pus, feces and other specimens can be used for examination.

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