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first letter of test name, or select test group, to review specifications: |
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| ACID - FAST BACILLI CULTURE
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| Alternate Names: | Mycobacteria culture |
| Test Includes: | Culture for mycobacteria species, to include M.
tuberculosis and M. avium complex (MAC) Smear for mycobacteria species |
| Performed: | 24 Hours per Day / 7 Days per Week |
| Turnaround Time: | 6 weeks Physicians, patient's nurse and Infection Control will be notified immediately of positive smears and/or cultures |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
Specific site of specimen MUST be stated |
| Container / Tube: | Sterile container appropriate for specimen. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. Specimens must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 minutes of collection. |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Expected Results: | No acid - fast bacilli isolated |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper labeling. |
| Microbiology Specimen Rejection Policy: | Click here for policy |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
MLAB AFB |
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