Practicals · Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy · Bedside diagnostic skills

Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) stain (Ziehl-Neelsen)

Type
Lab technique
Also called
Ziehl-Neelsen stain, ZN stain

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Where the curriculum asks for it

“acid fast bacilli (AFB) stain” ( NMC curriculum, page 5)

“Zeil-Neilson staining for acid fast bacilli (AFB)” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 8)

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