The Abdominal Fluid AFB Stain (Ziehl-Neelsen stain) is a rapid test used to identify acid-fast bacilli (AFB), mainly tuberculosis bacteria, in abdominal fluid samples.
Why is this test done?
Quick screening for tuberculosis
Suspected abdominal TB infection
Persistent abdominal symptoms
Procedure:
The fluid sample is stained and examined under a microscope to detect TB bacteria.
Why choose this test?
Fast preliminary results
Helps in early diagnosis of TB