AFB Smear (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code
1230200274


Alias/See Also
LAB266: AFB Smear | ACID-FAST BACTERIA STAIN|ACID FAST BACTERIA STAIN


CPT Codes
87206x1

Preferred Specimen
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STERILE CONTAINER (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1


Other Acceptable Specimens
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BODY FLUID: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 1: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 2: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 3: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: CSF 4: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: STOOL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK C&S: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: ESWAB - LIQUID AMIES: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CUP: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BODY FLUID: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 1: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 2: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 3: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: CSF 4: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: STOOL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK C&S: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: PARA PAK CLEAN VIAL: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: N/A
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: BLUE SWAB: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: N/A


Instructions
Adult: 2 mL in Yellow Gel tube *Pediatric minimum: 1 full red microtainer or Micro amber* Patient should be fasting for 8 hours prior to collection


Transport Temperature
It is recommended that tubes of blood are to be kept closed at all times and in a vertical position. Analyze fresh specimens, if possible. Remove serum from the red blood cells, clot or separator gel as soon as possible. Specimens removed from the red blood cells, clot or separator gel may be stored at 2 to 8°C for up to 7 days, and frozen at -20°C for up to 3 months. Stored specimens must be inspected for particulates. If present, mix and centrifuge the specimen to remove particulates prior to testing.


Report Available
GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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