AFB Smear (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100174

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: 1
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
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: 1
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: URINE CULTURE TUBES W/PRESERVATIVE: (Refrigerated) Min Vol: 1
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

Collect fluid into sterile tubes. Since the viability of many organisms is fragile, prompt culturing is essential. A minimum volume of 2 mL is necessary for the combination of routine cultures, fungal cultures, and acid fast cultures.

Transport Temperature

Transport to the laboratory immediately after collection. DO NOT refrigerate body fluids such as CSF for culture.

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

OMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BEH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 4320 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BCH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

BPH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

THL 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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