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How long does it take for sputum acid fast bacilli test results?
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What is sputum ASB test?
It is actually a sputum AFB test (acid-fast bacilli).
What staining procedure will be used to observe bacteria in the sputum sample?
acid fast staining or Ziel Neelson staining for observing Mycobacteria tuberculosis or Koch bacilli from sputum sample.
Acid fast sputum?
Acid fast rods seen in sputum are diagnostic of tuberculosis.
What is sputum AFB test?
Acid fast bacilli test. Most frequently referenced in testing for tuberculosis.
What disease condition is characterized by acid-fast bacilli infection of the lungs?
Pulmonary tuberculosis is caused by acid fast bacilli infection of the lungs.
What the meaning no acid fast bacilli seen?
no bacteria seen
What disease is an acid-fast bacilli smear?
Mycobacterial, tuberculosis
Why are the bacteria that cause leprosy referred to as acid-fast bacilli?
Because special staining techniques involving acids are required to view these bacteria under the microscope, they are referred to as acid-fast bacilli (AFB).
What bacteria which are weak acid fast?
Mycobacteria (e.g. tuberculosis, lepra, kansaii, avium intracellulare, etc.)
What is AFB test?
Acid fast bacilli test. Most frequently referenced in testing for tuberculosis.
How do you grade acid fast bacilli in pus samples?
The ziehl stain smear shows presence of pus cells along with long slender beaded acid fast bacill.
What is AFB virus isolation?
AFB stands for Acid Fast Bacilli. It is a test used to diagnosis Tuberculosis. A sputum specimen is obtained and tested for AFB. If the specimen is negative, it helps rule out TB. There are other tests that are also used in combination with this test to diagnosis Tuberculosis including a chest x-ray.
