ZN Stain for TB Detection Price | Lahalak Platform
A precise technique to detect acid-fast bacteria causing tuberculosis, ensuring rapid diagnosis to start effective treatment and protect public health and those around you.
Scientific name: Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) Special Stain
The Ziehl-Neelsen stain is a histological and bacteriological staining technique used to detect acid-fast bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (which causes tuberculosis) and other mycobacteria. It relies on the property of these bacteria to resist decolorization by acids due to their complex lipid cell wall structure, which allows them to r...
Service type
Laboratory Microscopic Test
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate analysis for the diagnosis of tuberculosis bacteria and other mycobacteria
- Consult a specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Collecting a morning sputum sample (the first sputum after waking up) is often the best for testing.
- The sample must be collected in a special sterile container provided by the laboratory, while avoiding contamination.
- There are no fasting requirements before collecting the sample, unless the sample is from a source other than sputum (such as cerebrospinal fluid) and is collected by a special medical procedure.
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