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AFB Smear

Synonyms:    Acid Fast Stain   •   AFB stain

Methodology:    Kinyoun/ Auramine microscopic exam

Schedule:    Mon-Sat

Reported:    24 hours

Laboratory:    Microbiology

 

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS     

Collection Requirements:    Sterile container: Tissue, fluid, respiratory specimen, aspirate.
Performed on all specimens except blood.

Reference Range Comment:   


    As reported

 

Additional Notes:    STAT testing available on off-shifts and Sundays if cleared by lab resident.

Manual Release Date:    10/16/2009

Format Date:    11/02/2009

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