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Mycobacterium Culture and Smear (TB)

Test Code
161


Alias/See Also
TB, AFB Culture and Smear


CPT Codes
86480

Includes
Culture and Smear


Preferred Specimen
Sputum, Bronchial washings, bronchial brushings, broncoalveolar lavage, CSF, urine, pericardial fluid, pleural fluid, gastric washings, feces, blood, tissue, skinscrapings.


Instructions
If blood is requested, collect 3-5 ml of blood in 3 separate green and yellow top tubes.


Transport Container
Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerate if not processed immediately


Setup Schedule
24 hours/day


Report Available
Smear 5-7 days, Culture 8 weeks


Clinical Significance
0




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