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what specimen from a tuberculosis patient would the acid fast stain be performed on


what specimen from a tuberculosis patient would the acid fast stain be performed on?

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A culture of mycobacterium from the pt's lung would be sufficient. And you have to use the acid-fast stain because of the waxy cell wall thanks to mycolic acid. Hope this helps. Your question was fairly vague, more detail would be fantastic



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