Practicals · Paediatrics · Bedside Investigations
Sputum Ziehl-Neelsen (ZN) stain
- Type
- Lab technique
- Curriculum level
- NMC: O,PS (1st yr); PI (2nd yr)
Videos and resources
- VideoACID FAST STAINING | Bacterial Staining Technique | Microbiology | Vivek Srinivas | #Mycobacterium12:57
- VideoACID FAST STAINING | Acid fast organisms | Bacterial Staining Technique | Microbiology6:35
- +66 more links
Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Sputum Ziehl Neilson Smear” ( NMC curriculum, page 46)
“Gram stain; ZN stain; shake test on gastric aspirate” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 31)