Sample Type | ON PATIENT |
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Reporting TAT | Within 24 Hours |
Facility | Home Collection Available |
AFB (ZIEHL NELSEN) STAIN
₹250.00
AFB (Ziehl-Neelsen) Stain Test
The AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli) Ziehl-Neelsen stain test is used to detect mycobacteria, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB). It involves staining a sample (usually sputum) to identify acid-fast bacilli under a microscope. This test is crucial for diagnosing tuberculosis and monitoring infection.