Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Smear and Culture Testing - UC Davis …
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WEBMar 16, 2021 · The AFB culture refers to the process of inoculating a clinical specimen onto culture media; including Becton-Dickinson Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tubes (B-D MGIT broth) and a Lowenstein-Jensen (L-J) media slant. It is then incubated at 37°C for up to six weeks. Lastly, it is examined for growth or no growth.
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