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Acid-Fast Smear for Mycobacterium

Test Code
AFSM


CPT Codes
87206

Instructions
Submit the following specimens in a sterile, leakproof container. Sputum, Bronch wash, body fluid,stool or urine. Transport to the laboratory as soon as possible.


Transport Container
Leakproof, sterile container


Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Blood or Bone marrow is not acceptable


Methodology
Auramine-Rhodamine Stain / Confirmation by Kinyoun stain

Reference Range
Negative (reported as positive or negative)


Clinical Significance
To determine the presence of mycobacterium.




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.