Acid Fast Bacillus Culture w/ AFB Stain

Test Code

AFBCU

Specimen Name

Acid Fast Bacillus Culture w/ AFB Stain

CPT Codes

  • 87116
  • 87206

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Stability

Refrigerate

Volume

Minimum Volume

Performed

Performed M-F / Final at 6 weeks

Additional Information

Prelim: Acid fast stain at 24 hrs; Neg at 4 wks / Final: Neg at 6 wks_x000D_ _x000D_

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