Return to Test Listing

Test Requirements
 
Title
AFB
Specimen Requirement
<p>Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container, and send refrigerated. Maintain sterility and forward promptly. <strong>Note: Specimen Source Is Required On Request Form For Processing.</strong></p>
Methodology
 
Stability
Room Temperature 24 hours; Refrigerated 7 Days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
Negative results available in 42 days; Positive results require additional testing.
Clinical Use
<p>Isolation and identification of mycobacteria, including M. tuberculosis.</p>
Test Code
MAFB
 

Return to Test Listing