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Ziehl Neelsen Stain - Pleural Fluid

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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

Ziehl Neelsen Stain - Pleural Fluid Examination What It Detects This stain specifically targets acid-fast bacteria, which have a waxy coating that al... Read more

Test Code

Z01PF

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