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Catalog ID Cul Nocard + Smr Nocardia Culture with Weak Acid Fast Stain

CPOE Test Name

Nocardia Culture + Weak Acid Fast Smear

Epic EAP Test Code

LAB903

Synonyms

Culture Nocardia & smear.

Specimen Type

Aspirates, sputum, tissue, tracheal aspirate, bronchial brushing

Specimen Requirements

Aspirates, sputum, tissue, tracheal aspirate, bronchial brushing

Causes for Rejection

Use of non sterile container; delay in transport; improper labeling; receipt of tissue in formalin; leaking containers

Turn Around Time

Weak acid fast stain same day if received before 12 PM. Final negative culture report in 4 weeks.

CPT / HCPCS Code

Smear 87206; Culture 87081

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Storage and Transport

Transport at room temperature to Microbiology Laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. Do not refrigerate.

Reference Range

No weak acid fast organisms seen; no Nocardia isolated.

Methodology

Culture on selective and non-selective media.

Test Consists

Nocardia culture with a direct weak acid fast stain. Weak acid fast stain is performed only if suspicious organisms are initially observed on gram stain.

Critical Values

positive stain or culture