Order Mnemonic:

Acid Fast Bacilli Smear

Dept Name:

MICROBIOLOGY

Collection Requirements:

* See Acid Fast Culture/Smear for collection information.

Transport:

Refrigerated, original container

Processing:

None

Stability After
Processing:

Refrigerated: 24 hours

Minimum Testing
Volume:

2.0 mL

Unacceptable Conditions:

Specimens appearing to be expectorated as saliva. Inadequate volume.

Reference Range:

No Acid-Fast Bacilli Observed

Additional Info:

Acid Fast Stian is a part of a routine Acid Fast Culture.

Methodology:

Kinyoun Method

CPT Codes:

87206

Performed:

Sun-Sat
6:00am-11:00pm

Reported:

Within 24 hours

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No