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Acid Fast Smear Only

Message
Performing Lab: Regions


Test Code
AFBSM


Alias/See Also
Sunquest: AFBSM


CPT Codes
87206

Preferred Specimen
Sputum only


Minimum Volume
3.0 mL


Transport Container
Sterile container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: within 5 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Frozen, <3 mL


Methodology
Microscopic

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Same Day


Reference Range
No Acid Fast Bacilli


Clinical Significance
Identification of Acid Fast Bacilli




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.