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Mycobacteria Stain, Acid-Fast, Fluorochrome [4503X]
Test Code268
CPT Codes
87206<br /> (CPT code 87015 may be added if concentration is performed)
Preferred Specimen
10 mL sputum or induced sputum collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Sputum: Instruct patient to gargle with water and cough deeply. Three separate early morning collections on at least three consecutive days are recommended.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Smear prepared by client • 24 hour pooled sputum • Dry swabs • Specimens received in alcohol, formalin, EDTA or lithium heparin
Methodology
Microscopic Exam with Fluorochrome Stain
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
No AFB seen
Clinical Significance
Used to evaluate a patient's tuberculosis communicability status.
