Ziehl Neelsen Stain - Vaginal Swab
Also Known As
ZN Stain Vaginal Swab, Acid-Fast Bacilli Smear, AFB Microscopy, Mycobacterium tuberculosis Stain, Genital TB Screening Stain, Kinyoun-ZN Stain
Test Parameters Included
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Detection by Ziehl Neelsen Microscopy - vaginal swab specimenPathologist Microbiology Remark - reported as positive/negative w... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
Microscopy
Sample Required
VAGINAL SWAB
Preparation
No fasting requiredAvoid vaginal douching, topical antiseptics, or intravaginal medications 24–48 hours before sample collectionCollect sample before ... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ziehl Neelsen stain on a vaginal swab detect?It detects acid-fast bacilli, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in vaginal secretions to he... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
Z01V
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