Opportunistic Infection Panel by Modified ZN Smear
- Category
- Stool
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 5 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- Above 5 years
What Is This Test?
A stool smear stained with the modified Ziehl-Neelsen (acid-fast) method to look for opportunistic parasites such as Cryptosporidium, Isospora and Cyclospora.
Why this test is performed?
Helps diagnose chronic diarrhoea in people with weak immunity (e.g., HIV, transplant, cancer treatment) and in children.
Who should take this test?
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating, blood or mucus in stool, worm infestation.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 3–4 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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