Comparison of Tan Thiam Hok, Ziehl Neelsen and Fluorochrome as Acid-Fast Bacilli Staining Methods in Sputum

Comparison of Tan Thiam Hok, Ziehl Neelsen and Fluorochrome as Acid-Fast Bacilli Staining Methods in Sputum

Because of its simplicity, rapidity, low cost and relatively sensitive, sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear microscopy is the primary tool for detecting pulmonary tuberculosis and follow up of therapy. This experiment is aimed to determine the best acid-fast staining method that can be used for rou...

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Main Authors: Anis Karuniawati, E. Risdiyani, S. Nilawati, Prawoto Prawoto, Yeva Rosana, Bachti Alisyahbana, Ida Parwati, Wia Melia, T. M. Sudiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Indonesia 2010-10-01
Series:Makara Journal of Health Research
Subjects:
Acid Fast Staining
Sputum
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Tan Thiam Hok
Ziehl Neelsen
Fluorochrome
Lowenstein Jensen
Online Access:http://journal.ui.ac.id/index.php/health/article/view/384

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