Ziehl Neelsen Stain - Pleural Fluid
Also Known As
AFB Stain Pleural Fluid, Ziehl-Neelsen Stain for TB, Acid-Fast Bacilli Microscopy, Pleural Fluid TB Test, Mycobacterial Stain
Test Parameters Included
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Detection in Pleural Fluid - qualitative microscopyPathologist Microbiology Remark - correlated with clinical suspicion of tub... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
PLEURAL FLUID
Preparation
No, fasting is generally not required before a Ziehl-Neelsen stain test on pleural fluid, as the test only analyzes the fluid itself and does not rely... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fasting required for this test? No, fasting is not required as the sample is pleural fluid obtained via thoracentesis. How is the pleural fluid sam... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01PF
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