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Acid Fast Studies (Respiratory) |
Schedule:
Mon-Sat
Reported:
8 weeks
Laboratory:
Microbiology
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Collection Requirements:
4 mL Sputum
Preferred Container:
Sterile Tube
Alternate Container:
Sterile suction trap/tube: Bronchial specimens.
Reference Range Comment:
Culture Negative for Acid Fast Bacilli
Additional Notes:
If appropriate specimen is positive, direct probe test for M. tuberculosis performed.
Growth positive cultures require genetic probe, AFB stain, and biochemical testing.
Manual Release Date:
10/16/2009
Format Date:
11/02/2009