Description
The BD BBL TB Stain Kit ZN is the ZN, Ziehl-Neelsen, variant of BD's BBL tuberculosis stain kit for acid-fast microscopy. It serves microbiology laboratories whose TB staining protocol specifies the Ziehl-Neelsen method.
- Ziehl-Neelsen Configuration – the ZN variant matches the classic ZN acid-fast method benches specify by name
- Complete Kit Format – the stain set arrives under one kit reference
- BBL Stain Line – the kit belongs to BD's BBL microscopy reagent family
The Ziehl-Neelsen Variant of the BBL TB Stain Kit
Acid-fast methods carry their inventors' names because the variants are not interchangeable, and ZN is the configuration generations of benches learned first. This kit supplies that ZN configuration of the BBL tuberculosis stain set under a single reference. As with its Kit K sibling, the kit format keeps the set together for the stain station's stock check. BD's family photograph for these TB reagents shows its Gram stain bottle set, a depiction tension documented in this wave's gate record rather than hidden. Two distributor facts govern fulfilment: the kit is non-returnable, and hazmat fees apply with air shipment and several destinations excluded.
Features and Benefits
Kit Details
- Kit: TB Stain Kit ZN (Ziehl-Neelsen)
- Family: BD BBL stain reagents
- Format: complete kit, sold as each
Laboratory Use
- Application: Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast staining
- Setting: microbiology laboratory
- Shipping Note: hazmat fees apply per the distributor record, with air and some destinations excluded
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Product Type: microscopy stain kit
- Variant: Kit ZN (Ziehl-Neelsen)
- Application: acid-fast (TB) staining
Packaging
- Package Contents: one stain kit, sold as each
Reference
- Manufacturer SKU: 212520
- GTIN: 00382902125204
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Why the ZN Name on the Kit Matters
Protocols cite the method by name, and a bench audited against a ZN protocol needs the ZN kit on the shelf, not a near equivalent. This reference keeps the method and the stock in exact agreement.
- Method Fidelity – the ZN configuration matches the Ziehl-Neelsen protocol benches specify
- Set Completeness – one kit reference keeps the stain set stocked as a set
- Honest Evidence – the manufacturer's shared family photograph is documented openly in this wave's record
- BD BBL Heritage – the kit sits inside the BBL reagent line benches have specified for decades
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this TB stain kit used for?
It is used in microbiology laboratories to perform Ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast staining for tuberculosis testing.
Which kit variant is this?
Kit ZN, the Ziehl-Neelsen configuration. The Kit K configuration is a separate reference and listing.
How is this product sold?
The order unit is the each: one stain kit, sold as each. The price applies to the full each, and the packaging counts are listed in the specifications above.
Are there shipping restrictions on this item?
Yes. The distributor record states hazmat fees apply and the item cannot ship via air or to AK, GU, HI, MP, PR or VI.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes, and the proof is on the listing: the manufacturer SKU 212520 ties this TB stain kit to BD's own catalog record.
How does Kit ZN differ from Kit K?
They are the two configurations of the BBL TB stain kit, sold as separate references (212520 for ZN and 212522 for K). Order the configuration your bench protocol specifies.
