A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

AFB Stain : 1000048

Test Code
AFBS or 1000048


Alias/See Also
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB); Acid-Fast Smear for Mycobacterium; AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli); Bacillus, Acid-Fast


CPT Codes
87206

Instructions
Specimens should be collected and submitted as noted for cultures in sterile screw capped container..


Transport Container
Refer to AFB culture for specimens.
 


Transport Temperature
Specimens in sterile screw capped container: Ambient.


Specimen Stability
Transport as quickly as possible.


Methodology
Fluorochrome stain for acid-fast bacteria

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
No Acid Fast Bacillus seen


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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