Acid Fast Stain
Order Name
C AF ST
Test Number: 6200101
Revision Date 10/28/2011
Test Number: 6200101
Revision Date 10/28/2011
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Acid Fast Stain
|
Microscopy |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (3) | Slide | See Instructions | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 5 mL (3) | Respiratory specimen | Sputum Collection Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Make a slide from material to be stained, place into protected slide holder. Make sure slide is labeled with patient information and source material. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Daily |
| Expected TAT | 2 Days |
| Clinical Use | Fluorescent stain to detect presence of Mycobacteria sp. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87206 |
| Lab Section | Microbiology |