National Cancer Institute (source definition)
Acid Fast Bacillae Staining Method
The use of acid-fast stain to examine a specimen for the presence of acid-fast microorganisms, specifically mycobacteria.
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2026-10-19
2026-10-19
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What it is
The use of acid-fast stain to examine a specimen for the presence of acid-fast microorganisms, specifically mycobacteria.
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C23015. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Compliance note
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.