Acid Fast Stain
| Test Name | Acid Fast Stain |
| Alternate Name(s) | |
| Laboratory Module | Microbiology |
| Ordering Mnemonic | AFB
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| Specimen Type | Abscess, Aspirate, Biopsy, Wound, Skin lesions, Gastric Lavage, Tissue, Bone, Fluids, CSF |
| Collection Container | Sterile container |
| Container Information |
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| Collection Information | |
| Test Schedule |
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| Routine Turnaround Time | 72 hours from received into laboratory |
| Stat Turnaround Time | 24-48 hours from received into laboratory |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | |
| Storage and Transport | Store at 2-8 °C if transport is delayed to the lab more than one hour. Specimens should be transferred to the lab ASAP. Store CSF specimen at room temperature and transferred to lab ASAP |
| Test Referred To | Public Health Laboratory |
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