Ziehl Neelsen Stain / ZN Stain (Body Fluid Sample)
Also Known As
ZN Stain, Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain, AFB Smear, Ziehl-Neelsen Microscopy, Tuberculosis Stain, Mycobacterial Stain
Test Parameters Included
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Detection in Body Fluid - qualitative microscopy reportPathologist Microbiology Remark - AFB positivity/negativity with gradin... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
BODY FLUID
Preparation
No, fasting is generally not required for a Ziehl-Neelsen stain (also known as an acid-fast stain) test on a body fluid sample; you can usually eat an... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ZN stain test detect?ZN stain detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in body fluid samples like sputum, CSF, pleur... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01
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