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| Synonyms |
TB Smear; Mycobacteria Stain |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS |
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| Container Type |
Air dried slides. |
| Specimen Type |
Sputum, broch wash, urine or other specimens. |
| Specimen Processing |
Store and transport at room temperature. |
| Required Patient Info |
Specimen source. |
| Alternate Specimens |
6-10 mL fluid. |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Reference Laboratory |
SHMC |
| CPT Codes |
87206 |
| Test Schedule |
Sun-Sat days |
| Turnaround Time |
24-48 hours |
| Method |
Truant Fluorochrome Stain |
| Test Includes |
Source; Smear, AFB; Smear, AFB, Status. |
| Reference Ranges |
Source
Smear, AFB Negative
Smear, AFB, Status |
| Notes |
If specimen is in microbiology by 1200, result available at 1600 same day. AFB smear is included with AFB culture and should not be ordered separately. |
:: Interface Codes ::| type | order code | test description | result code | result description | units | decimal places | loinc code | | o | 87206.Z10 | AFB Stain Only | | r | 87206.Z10 | AFB Stain Only | 87206.Z11 | AFB Stain Only | | | 11545-1 | | r | 87206.Z10 | AFB Stain Only | 87206.Z12 | Report Status | | | |
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