- RAFCR
Acid Fast Bacillus Culture (Sputum or Bronc Washings Only)
Test Code
RAFCR
Specimen Name
Acid Fast Bacillus Culture (Sputum or Bronc Washings Only)
CPT Codes
- 8
- 711
- 687
- 206
Collect
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Stability
Refrigerate
Volume
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Minimum Volume
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Performed
Specimen finaled out at 6 weeks.
Additional Information
5-20 mLs sputum or bronchial washings in a sterile leak-proof container. Multiple collections from same site must be collected 24 hours apart.
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