Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other organs throughout the body. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which spread through airborne droplets when infected individuals cough or sneeze. The Culture, Blood test is the most important blood test for tuberculosis because it can detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in the bloodstream, especially when the infection has spread beyond the lungs.
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Tuberculosis is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings. When you breathe in these tiny droplets containing the bacteria, they can settle in your lungs and begin multiplying, causing infection. While the bacteria primarily attack the lungs, they can travel through your bloodstream to other parts of your body, including your kidneys, spine, and brain, leading to more severe complications.
The Culture, Blood test is the most important blood test for tuberculosis because it directly detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria in your bloodstream, which is especially critical when the infection has spread beyond your lungs or when you cannot produce sputum samples. The Lysozyme test is also essential as it measures your immune system's response to the TB infection, with elevated levels indicating active disease and helping doctors monitor how well your treatment is working. The Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) test helps assess the inflammatory impact of TB throughout your body and tracks treatment effectiveness. For tuberculosis affecting the pleural space around your lungs, the Complement Component C3, Pleural Fluid test confirms diagnosis by measuring your immune system's active response in that specific area.
You should get tested if you experience persistent cough lasting more than three weeks, cough up blood or mucus, experience unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite, have night sweats that soak your sheets, or develop a fever with chills that lasts several weeks. Testing is especially important if you have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with TB, work or live in high-risk settings like healthcare facilities or homeless shelters, or have recently traveled to countries where tuberculosis is common. People with weakened immune systems from HIV, diabetes, or medications that suppress immunity should also get tested promptly if they notice any suspicious symptoms.
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