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HelpTest ID MICR0014 Acid Fast Bacillus Stain Only
AKA
AFB
Specimen Type/Requirements
Glass Slide - Exudate (thin smear that has been heat fixed)
Sterile Container - Exudate
Indicate source on specimen and order.
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Analytical Time
Monday through Friday
Additional Information
Concentration of Acid Fast Bacilli Stain by Fluorochrome will be performed at an additional charge when quantity of sample is sufficient.
This is an order for smear only. If culture is also desired, please order Culture, Acid Fast Bacillus
with Stain (MICR0019) instead.
Methodology
Microscopic
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87206