AFB Stain (ZN Stain) ( MI0001 )

Description

AFB Stain is a rapid microscopic method to detect acid-fast bacilli in clinical samples, primarily for presumptive diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The mycolic-acid–rich cell wall retains stain despite acid-alcohol decolorization.

Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) Stain by Ziehl–Neelsen or fluorescent method rapidly detects mycolic-acid–rich bacilli in sputum and body fluids for presumptive tuberculosis diagnosis. Graded smear results indicate bacillary load and infectivity, guiding further testing with culture or molecular assays.

Report Time

Fasting

Not Required

Reporting Time

12 Hours

Gender

Male/Female

Age Group

5-99 yrs.

Pre-Test Instructions:

Collect early morning deep cough sputum for best yield
Avoid contamination with saliva, food, or water
Rinse mouth thoroughly with water before sample collection
Follow the lab’s instructions for sterile container handling
Inform your physician if you are taking anti-tuberculosis medications

Parameters Covered

MICROBIOLOGY

- Bacteriology

रु 300

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AFB Stain (ZN Stain) ( MI0001 )

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