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Acid Fast Culture (Skin) (AFBSK)

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EPIC Test Name

Acid Fast Culture (Skin)

EPIC Code

LAB2701

Specimen Requirements

Tissue
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

SpecimenTurnaround TimeFrequency
TissuePreliminary 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, Skin

Performed

Lab
Microbiology - Downtown

Test Includes

Culture including direct stain

CPT

87015
87206
87116

LOINC

540-5

Contact Information

Microbiology - Downtown: (315)464-6800
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