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Test ID MICR0019 Culture, Acid Fast Bacillus with Stain

AKA

AFB_CULT

AFB

Acid Fast Bacillus Culture

TB Culture

Mycobacteria

Specimen Type/Requirements

Submit 10 mL Sodium Heparin w/out gel - Whole Blood

Sterile Container - Gastric Wash (Neutralized with Sodium Bicarbonate within 4 hrs), Sputum, Bronchial Washings, or Body Fluid.
 

Specimen Volume

10 mL

Stability/Transport

BLOOD: 

 Room Temperature     7 days Preferred for Transport 
 Refrigerated     N/A   
 Frozen     N/A                                                                                     

OTHER:

Room Temperature N/A  
Refrigerated 7 days Preferred for Transport
Frozen N/A  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

Performing Lab

North Dakota Public Health Laboratory

CPT

87116