CYSTIC FLUID FOR Z.N STAIN (AFB)

Cystic Fluid for Z.N Stain (AFB) হলো একটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ microbiological test যা cyst থেকে সংগৃহীত fluid-এ Tuberculosis (TB) জীবাণু আছে কিনা তা নির্ণয় করতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।

এই পরীক্ষায় Ziehl-Neelsen (Z.N) staining method ব্যবহার করে Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) সনাক্ত করা হয়।

In simple words, this test helps detect TB bacteria in cystic fluid samples.

Doctors usually advise this test when:

✔ Suspicious cyst swelling
✔ Persistent fluid collection
✔ Suspected Tuberculosis infection
✔ Chronic inflammation
✔ Non-healing cyst

TB infection sometimes spreads to lymph nodes or internal organs, causing fluid accumulation. Therefore, early detection is very important.

🔬 Test Method

✔ Sample: Cystic Fluid
✔ Technique: Ziehl-Neelsen Staining
✔ Detection: Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB)
✔ Microscopic Examination

🏠 Home Collection Available?

❌ Home collection not available.

Cystic fluid must be collected by a trained doctor under sterile medical procedure in hospital or clinic.

🍽 Fasting Required?

❌ No fasting required.

📋 Preparation Instructions

✔ Follow doctor’s instructions
✔ Fluid aspiration will be done in clinical setting
✔ Inform doctor about any medications

⏳ Reporting Time

🕒 1–2 working days

Report time may vary depending on laboratory processing.

📊 Result Interpretation

✔ AFB Not Seen – No TB bacteria detected
❌ AFB Seen – Suggestive of Tuberculosis infection