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Test Code AFBSM AFB Smear Only

Specimen Type

Appropriate specimen for smear is the same as for culture. See specific site Mycobacteria Culture for details.

Collection Volume

Same as for culture of specific site

Minimum Collection Volume

Same as for culture of specific site

Collection Instructions

Refer to culture of specific site. The specimen may also be divided for fungal culture, mycobacteria culture and smear, and routine bacterial culture and gram stain only if the specimen is accompanied by a properly completed requisition for these procedures and if the specimen is of adequate volume for all tests requested.

Rejection Criteria

Swab; Specimen on outside of container; improper labeling; insufficient numbers of completed requisitions for the procedures requested; if duplicates AFB smear already done with AFB culture. Specimens must be labeled with the patient name, patient id

Specimen Storage and Stability

Transport immediately to North Campus Laboratory. Specimen should be refrigerated if there is any delay in transit to the laboratory.

Turn Around Time

24 hours

Lab Department

Microbiology

Alias

AFB Smear Only; AFB Stain; Atypical Mycobacterium Smear; Kinyoun Stain; Mycobacterium Stain; TB Stain; Acid-Fast Stain; Auramine Rhodamine Stain; Ziehl-Neelsen Stain;

Ordering Info

If multiple sputum specimens are ordered, they must be collected at least 8 hours apart.

EPIC Code

LAB2112

Acceptable Collection Container

Same as for culture of specific site

Patient Preparation

Same as for mycobacterial culture of given site

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

6:00am – 12:30am