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Tuberculosis test (GeneXpert / sputum) — book at home

Also known as TB test, sputum AFB, GeneXpert. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.

Esta información es solo orientativa de carácter general y no constituye un consejo médico. Consulta siempre a un profesional sanitario cualificado para cualquier asunto médico personal. En caso de emergencia, llama al número de emergencias de tu zona.

What it is

Detects TB bacteria in sputum, including rifampicin-resistant strains with GeneXpert.

Why doctors order it

A cough lasting more than two weeks, night sweats or weight loss must be tested — TB is curable when caught and treated correctly.

Sample & preparation

Sample
Sputum (early-morning sample)
Preparation
Early-morning deep-cough sample before food.
Turnaround
GeneXpert 1–2 days

How home collection works

  1. Book in the app

    Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.

  2. Sample collected at home

    A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.

  3. Results, explained

    Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.

Frequently asked questions

What sample does the Tuberculosis test (GeneXpert / sputum) need?
Sputum (early-morning sample). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
Do I need to prepare for the Tuberculosis test (GeneXpert / sputum)?
Early-morning deep-cough sample before food.
How long do Tuberculosis test (GeneXpert / sputum) results take?
GeneXpert 1–2 days. Results arrive in the iHealix app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.

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