Ziehl Neelsen Stain- BAL FLUID
Also Known As
ZN Stain BAL Fluid, Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Stain, AFB Smear Microscopy, Tuberculosis Sputum/BAL Stain
Test Parameters Included
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) detection in Bronchoalveolar Lavage fluid by Ziehl-Neelsen microscopyPathologist Microbiology Remark - reported as positive/ne... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
BAL FLUID
Preparation
No, fasting is not required for a Ziehl-Neelsen stain test on a bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid sample; there is no need to fast before this test a... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ziehl Neelsen Stain on BAL fluid detect?It detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in lung wash fluid. A positive r... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01B
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