Ziehl Neelsen Stain, CSF
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
Test Code
Z01C
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