Ziehl Neelsen Stain - SWAB
Also Known As
AFB Smear, Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain, TB Smear, Mycobacterial Smear Microscopy, ZN Stain for Swab, Kinyoun Stain
Test Parameters Included
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Detection in Swab Specimen - qualitative microscopy result (positive/negative)Pathologist Microbiology Remark - interpreted ag... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
SWAB
Preparation
No, fasting is not required for a Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) stain swab test, as it is a microscopic examination of a sample taken from a body surface (like a... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ziehl Neelsen Stain on a swab detect?It detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria, us... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01SW
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