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Kettering Glossary 
Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) Staining (Ziehl-Neelsen) Answer Used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis, tuberculous infections and leprosy. Organisms will appear red against a blue background when stained by this method. Usually takes 2-3 weeks to culture the tubercle bacilli. Results of the AFB stain may indicate the need for the initiation of therapy. 
 
Airway Resistance (Raw) Answer Estimated for patients on mechanical ventilation by determining the difference between peak airwa...