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ACID FAST SMEAR
Test CodeAFS
CPT Codes
87206
Includes
Includes: Smear exam for presence of Acid Fast organisms
Preferred Specimen
Sterile Container
Instructions
Document source
Specimen Stability
Refrigerate
Methodology
Flourescent Microscopy
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun
Clinical Significance
Identify the presence of Mycobacterium species - one of which is the causative agent for tuberculosis.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMIC (Microbiology)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023