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

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 Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87206

PDM

6201000

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Results

Result Interpretation

Forms