Ziehl Neelsen Stain - Throat Seab
Also Known As
ZN Stain Throat, Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain - Throat, Throat Smear for AFB, Mycobacterial Stain Throat, Tubercle Bacilli Stain
Test Parameters Included
Presence or absence of Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) on throat smearPathologist Microbiology Remark - interpreted against ZN staining reference standards
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
THROAT SWAB
Preparation
No, fasting is not required for a Ziehl-Neelsen stain (also known as acid-fast stain) throat swab test; there is no need to abstain from food or drink... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ziehl Neelsen Stain on throat swab detect?It identifies acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in throat specimens. A posi... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01TS
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