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Culture Acid Fast & Smear 

Test Code
AFBC


Alias/See Also
Cerner : Culture Acid Fast & Smear , AFB Culture 


Preferred Specimen
Any type of specimen accepted suspected of having AFB


Instructions
First morning sputums best for AFB culture. Deep cough sputums best.


Transport Container
Deliver to microbiology ASAP in the morning for processing 


Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 hours
Refrigerated : 4 days 




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.