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Stain, Acid Fast (Direct)

Message
Forwarded to State of NH Public Health Lab for concentrated smear.


Test Code
AFBST


Preferred Specimen
Specimen in sterile container, Swabs also acceptable


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily- ONLY performed STAT for patient isolation purposes


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 5 days refrigerated


Methodology
Direct Kinyoun smear.



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