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51185

AFB Smear

Smears will be stained with the fluorochrome auramine-rhodamine and positive results confirmed with the modified Kinyoun stain. Culture for mycobacteria is also recommended.

This test is approved for New York patient testing.

Methodology		Fluorescent Microscopy
Reference Range		No acid-fast bacilli seen.
Preferred Specimen		Clinical specimen properly collected. Refer to AFB Specimen Collection and Transport Guide.
Transport Temperature		2-8° C
Results Available		24 hours
CPT Code		87015; 87206

First FDA Clearance of a 2009 H1N1 Test Given to Focus Diagnostics

FDA Issues Another Emergency Use Authorization for Commercial H1N1 Flu Test to Quest Diagnostics� Focus Diagnostics

Focus Diagnostics provides the first commercial test for detecting the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that the FDA has authorized for emergency use.

Focus Diagnostics receives NYSDOH exemption for Diagnostic Immunology and Serology testing services

Focus Diagnostics Launches Laboratory Test for Chikungunya Virus

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