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Acid Fast Stain

Order Name C AF ST
Test Number: 6200101
Revision Date 10/28/2011
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
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