AFB STAIN
Acid-Fast Bacillus Smear
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2530
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Required Patient Info:
If there is a high clinical suspicion of pulmonary TB, contact the Saint Luke's Hospital Microbiology Department about testing needs.
Label the container with the patient's full name, date of birth, identification number, date and time of collection, initials of the person collecting the specimen, and the specimen source.
Container Type:
Screw-capped, sterile container
Collection Procedure:
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to the lab.
CPT Codes:
87015 - concentration mycobacteria (EAP 30632206)
87206 - AFB Smear (EAP 30060040)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday
Reference Ranges:
No acid-fast bacilli seen
Notes:
The specimen source is required on the request form for processing.