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ACID FAST SMEAR

Test Code
AFS


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


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