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51163

AFB, Culture and Smear, Conventional Method and Broth Method

Standard reference procedures are used for culturing and staining of all mycobacteria. Specimens are set to both solid and liquid media. HPLC and conventional methods are used for identification. Identification by DNA probes is available upon request for an additional charge. Culture includes the identification of the predominant organism or pathogen. A charge will be added for each additional identification.

This test is approved for New York patient testing.

Methodology		Broth and Agar Culture, AFB Smear
Reference Range		Smear:No acid-fast bacilli seen. Culture: No acid-fast bacilli isolated.
Preferred Specimen		Clinical specimen properly collected. Refer to AFB Specimen Collection and Transport Guide.
Transport Temperature		Refer to AFB Specimen Collection and Transport Guide.
Results Available		Smear: 2 hours Culture: 60 to 70 days
CPT Code		87015; 87116; 87206

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