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AFB Smear

Test Code
AFSM


Preferred Specimen
Cup, Fluid, Eswab, Syringe, or Vial


Minimum Volume
1.0 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
NONE


Instructions
All specimens are brought to the lab immediately after collection


Transport Container
Biohazard Bag


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Specimen Stability
Eswabs: room temperature stable for 24 hours, and refrigerated for 48 hours. Every other specimen 4 hours at 20-25 degrees Celsius and 24 hours at 2-8 degrees Celsius


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incomplete or no label, leaking containers


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
24 hours


Limitations
Baptist Health - LR Microbiology


Reference Range
Source Specific



Last Updated: August 31, 2017


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.