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Mycobacteria Stain, Acid-Fast, Fluorochrome
Test Code4503X
CPT Codes
87206
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 • Lithium heparin
Methodology
Microscopic Exam with Fluorochrome Stain
Setup Schedule
Sets up 7 days a week.
Report Available
Reports same day.
Clinical Significance
Used to evaluate a patient's tuberculosis communicability status.
