Acid Fast Bacillus (AFB) Smear
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Method | Acid Fast Smear (Fluorochrome and Modified Kinyoun Stains) |
CPT Code | 87206 |
Preferred Specimen | Sputum |
Other Acceptable Specimens |
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Required Specimen Volume | 5 ml sputum, aspirate or CSF; or 50 ml body fluid |
Minimum Specimen Volume | >2 ml sputum, aspirates, or CSF; or >20 ml body fluid |
Specimen Container | Sterile container with screw-cap, placed in metal canister. |
Specimen Identification | Label container with patient’s first name, last name, DOB and collection date and time |
Special Instructions |
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Shipping Requirements |
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Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 24 Hours from time of receipt (Monday thru Saturday |