Ziehl Neelsen Stain / ZN Stain - Urine sample
Also Known As
ZN Stain Urine, Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain, Tuberculosis Urine Test, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Detection, Urine AFB Smear, Kinyoun Stain Alternative
Test Parameters Included
Ziehl Neelsen Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Detection - qualitative microscopy reportPathologist Microbiology Remark - presence/absence of AFB organisms rep... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
URINE
Preparation
No, fasting is generally not required for a Ziehl-Neelsen stain (also known as an acid-fast stain) urine test; you can usually drink water normally be... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ZN stain in urine detect?The ZN stain detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in urine samples. It is used to diagn... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z06
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