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Catalog ID Smr Acid Fast Acid-Fast Smear for Mycobacteria

CPOE Test Name

Smr Acid Fast

Synonyms

AFB Smear, Stain Acid Fast for Mycobacteria

Specimen Type

For in house AFB smear: Sputum; bronchioalveolar lavage; bronchial brushing

All other specimen types will be sent to reference lab for smear and culture. Smear results will be available within 24 hours after receipt by reference lab. 

Specimen Requirements

Sputum early morning deep cough to produce lower respiratory specimen

Causes for Rejection

Use of nonsterile container; Delay in transport; Improper labeling; Insufficient volume

Turn Around Time

Result available within 24 hours.

CPT / HCPCS Code

87206

Performing Lab

Microbiology BA-1672 721-2807

Storage and Transport

Maintain at room temperature and transport to Microbiology Laboratory within one hour.

Reference Range

No acid fast organisms present.

Methodology

Fluorochrome acid fast stain. If positive, a Kinyoun stain is performed to confirm.

Test Consists

Mycobacterial [AFB] smear only; no culture performed.

Critical Values

smears positive for acid fast organisms.

EPIC EAP Test Code

LAB10258