| Method |
Acid Fast Smear (Fluorochrome and Modified Kinyoun Stains) |
| CPT Code |
87206 |
| Preferred Specimen |
Sputum |
| Other Acceptable Specimens |
- Respiratory Aspirate
- Bronchial Lavage Fluid
- Pleural Fluid
- CSF
|
| 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 |
- First morning sputum is recommended
- Indicate specimen source on requisition.
- Include clinical diagnosis or relevant patient history on requisition.
|
| Shipping Requirements |
- Slide made on-site: Ship in cardboard container
- Sending sputum sample: Store and ship at refrigerated temperature 2-8o C. Transport to lab as soon as possible.
|
| Sample Rejection Criteria |
- Inappropriate specimen transport
- Inadequate sputum sample
- Sample > 72 hours old
- Mislabeled/Unlabeled sample
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| Turn-around-time |
24 Hours from time of receipt (Monday thru Saturday |