Mycobacterial (AFB) Smear

Synonyms	ACID FAST BACILLI ACID FAST BACILLI SMEAR ACID FAST BACILLUS ACID-FAST AFB STAIN BACILLI FLUOROCHROME KINYOUN LAB266 MTB MYCOBACTERIUM NTM TB TUBERCULOSIS
Cerner Name	AFB Smear
Clinical Info	Due to limited sensitivity of acid-fast smears, culture is highly recommended for laboratory diagnosis.
Specimen Sources	BAL Expectorated Sputum Induced Sputum Lymph Node Stool Trachea
Specimen Types	Respiratory Stool
Specimen Volume
Container	Smear
Collection Instructions	See individual culture test listings.
Transport Instructions
Specimen Stability
Methodology	Fluorochrome Stain
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratories	Northwell Health Laboratories - Little Neck Parkway
CPT	87206
PDM	6201000
Results
Result Interpretation No acid-fast bacilli seen by flourochrome stain. Due to limited sensitivity of AFB smears, the smear result should be used as an adjunct in evaluating patients tuberculosis status. Examination by culture is highly recommended for laboratory diagnosis.
Forms

ID Micro LAB266

Synonyms