Ziehl Neelsen Acid Fast Staining Method

**Semantic type:** Laboratory Procedure

**Definition:** A microscopy acid fast staining method that utilizes Ziehl-Neelsen carbol fuchsin, acid alcohol and methylene blue, to determine the presence of acid fast microorganisms. This acid fast staining technique requires heating during the primary staining step involving the carbol fuchsin.

**Synonyms:** - ZIEHL NEELSEN ACID FAST STAIN - Ziehl-Neelsen Acid-fast Staining - Ziehl-Neelsen Acid-fast Staining Method