Acid Fast Culture (Skin) (AFBSK) |
EPIC Test Name
Acid Fast Culture (Skin)EPIC Code
LAB2701Specimen Requirements
Tissue | |
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Minimum Volume: | 5-10 mm3 |
Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature |
Stability: | Refrigerated: (2-8°C) ≤48 hours |
Container: | Sterile container |
Rejection Causes: | Although they will not be rejected, swabs are suboptimal specimens. |
Notes: | STAT smears are not available due to low sensitivity. |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Tissue | Preliminary culture results available within 7 days Final negative results available at 56 days Smear results are reported daily by 2:00 p.m. | Daily |
Common Synonyms
AFB, SkinPerformed
Lab |
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Microbiology - Downtown |
Test Includes
Culture including direct stain |
CPT
8701587206
87116