AFB Culture and Smear URINE

Test Code

AFBCS

Alias/See Also

Acid Fast Bacillus Culture and Stain

CPT Codes
87116

Preferred Specimen

FIrst morning urine

Minimum Volume

Urine: Transfer at least 40 mL to a sterile container. (Min: 10 mL)

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week

Report Available

1-62 days. Positives reported when detected.
Stain reported within 24 hours.

Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories

Additional Information
ARUP 0060152

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