Leprosy Slit Skin Smears for Lepra Bacilli
Also Known As
#1) Slit Skin Smear for *Mycobacterium leprae* #2) Core Acid-Fast Lepra Bacilli Micro-Screen #3) SSS G-Index & B-Index Analysis #4) Hansen’s Disease M... Read more
Test Parameters Included
This microstructural panel reports two fundamental indices analyzed by a senior pathologist under oil-immersion microscopy: * **Bacteriological Index... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy : The skin fluid samples collected on slides are processed using a specialized **Modified Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) Acid-Fast Stain**. In short, b... Read more
Sample Required
SLIDES/TISSUE : Skin smears (dermal tissue fluid) cleanly scraped and spread directly onto clean glass **Slides**.
Preparation
* **No Fasting Required:** You can eat and drink normally before your laboratory visit. * **The Multi-Site Standard Collection Plan:** Samples are ro... Read more
Schedule Report
48 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1 Why does the Slit Skin Smear test report require a 48-hour diagnostic window? Answer: Delivering world-class accuracy for a delicate mycoba... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
S19
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