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HelpTest Code AFBS Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Stain Only
Methodology
Auramine Stain
Performing Laboratory
Huntsville Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Critical value: Positive result.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
87206
Secondary ID
HHA1357
LOINC Coding
| Test Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
|
Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Stain Only |
11545-1 |