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Ziehl Neelsen Stain, CSF

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Also Known As

ZN Stain CSF, Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain, CSF TB Smear, Ziehl-Neelsen Microscopy, Mycobacterial Stain CSF, Tuberculous Meningitis Smear

Test Parameters Included

Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Detection in CSF - qualitative presence or absence of Mycobacterium speciesPathologist Microbiology Remark - correlated with c... Read more

Department

MICROBIOLOGY

Methodology

Microscopy‎

Sample Required

CSF

Preparation

No, fasting is not required before a Ziehl-Neelsen stain (ZN stain) test on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) as it is a simple microscopic examination of the... Read more

Schedule Report

24 Hours

Emergency Report

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ziehl Neelsen Stain on CSF detect?It detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in cerebrospinal fluid to aid in diagn... Read more

Test Description

Ziehl Neelsen Stain, CSF Examination What It Detects This test looks for acid-fast bacteria, which are bacteria with a waxy coating that allows them ... Read more

Test Code

Z01C

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