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Ziehl Neelsen Stain / ZN Stain - Sputum For AFB

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Test Code

Z07

Also Known As

#1) AFB Smear #2) Sputum for TB #3) Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain #4) TB Microscopy #5) Sputum AFB Audit #6) Mycobacterium Smear #7) ZN Staining for Koch's Bacilli #8) Rapid TB Screen #9) Sputum Cytology for AFB #10) Acid-Fast Stain Profile #11) TB Bacilli Identification #12) Sputum Bacteriology (AFB) #13) Koch's Bacilli Screen #14) Standard Pulmonary TB Test #15) AFB Microscopic Assay

Test Parameters Included

#1) Presence of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB): The pathologist examines the stained sputum slide under an oil-immersion lens. The goal is to identify red, s... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

Microscopy: The Ziehl-Neelsen Methodology involves three main steps: * Primary Stain: Applying Carbol Fuchsin with heat to penetrate the waxy cell wa... Read more

Sample Required

SPUTUM

Preparation

* Morning Sample: The first early morning sample is highly preferred as it has the highest concentration of bacteria. * Collection Method: Take a dee... Read more

Schedule Report

24 Hours

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is this test 100% accurate? No. It requires at least 5,000–10,000 bacteria per ml of sputum to be positive. If the count is lower, the test may be ... Read more

Test Description

The Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) Stain, also known as the Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) smear, is a specialized rapid screening test used to detect Mycobacterium tube... Read more

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