TB Research

Microscopy Skills: Cell Counts, Gram Stains, Ziehl‐Neelsen Staining (ZN) and Blood Films

Michael R. Harrison

Abstract

Introduction Microscopy Microscopy in a POC Laboratory Gram Staining Ziehl-Neelsen Stain (ZN) for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Blood Film Preparation, Staining and Reporting Manual Preparation of a Blood Film Staining of the Blood Film Alternative Diff-Quick Method Conclusions

MeSH terms

  • Ziehl–Neelsen stain
  • Staining
  • Gram staining
  • Stain
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Pathology
  • Microscopy
  • Chemistry
  • Tuberculosis