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AFB Culture W/AFB Sm and Conc

Test Code
C AFB Smr Con


Alias/See Also
ININK|CULTURE MYCOBACTERIA


Preferred Specimen
SPECIMEN


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Prefered specimen is sputum and bronchial washings. Swabs are not acceptable. If syringe is submitted, please remove needle before transporting to laboratory. Refer to LabFirst Test catalog for collection requirements.


Transport Container
STERILE CONTAINER


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Performed By
LabFirst



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