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2021-09-06 06:58:53
Are the following tests one and the same : 1) Sputum for AFB. 2) Sputum for ZN stain. 3) Sputum for Gram Stain.
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Sputum for AFB  and ZN stain are the same,gram stain is different

Answered2021-09-06 07:07:06

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They are different

Answered2021-09-06 07:06:33

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1& 2 are same 3rd one is different

Answered2021-09-06 07:01:54

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1,2 test are same to knw about tubercular baccili in sample 3 to knw about any other bacteria

Answered2021-09-08 12:12:07

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1 and 2,are same.Done for tb. 3 is different.

Answered2021-09-06 07:23:19

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First 2 are same, 3 is different

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