Ziehl Neelsen Stain - EAR SWAB
Also Known As
AFB Stain Ear Swab, Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear, Mycobacterial Smear, ZN Stain for Ear, Tuberculous Otitis Stain, Kinyoun Stain Ear Specimen
Test Parameters Included
Qualitative detection of acid-fast bacilli (AFB) in ear swab specimenPathologist Microbiology Remark - reported as positive/negative with organism cou... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
EAR SWAB
Preparation
No, fasting is not required for a Ziehl-Neelsen stain (also known as an acid-fast stain) test; you can eat normally before providing a sample for this... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ziehl Neelsen Stain on ear swab detect?It detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacteria, i... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01E
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