Test Detail
Acid Fast Bacillus Isolate Identification
Back to Test Directory| Test Description |
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| Microscopic analysis and identification of acid fast isolate. | |||||
| Panel Components | |||||
| Kinyoun Stain for AFB | |||||
| Reflex Test(s) | |||||
| Acid Fast Bacillus 1, 2, 3, and 4 by Bacterial Culture, Isolate Identification by 16s rDNA Bacterial Sequencing, MTB Complex and Rifampin DNA by Nucleic Acid Amplification Cepheid GeneXpert, Organism Identification by Biochemicals by Bacterial Culture, Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Isolate Identification by MALDI-TOF Spectrometry, MALDI-TOF Preparation by Extraction, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex Susceptibility 1, 2, and 3 by Liquid Culture, Miscellaneous by Miscellaneous | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
10 - 30 business days | Carbol Fuchsin Stain. | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $18.01. Additional charges variable dependent on identification method. | 87015, 87206 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Positive AFB culture in liquid or on solid media | ||||
| Collection Instructions: | Actively growing organism in pure culture. | ||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Specimens should be stored and shipped under the same conditions. Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport at room temperature. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Temperature and Stability: | Specimens should be shipped at 2-8°C and be received at SHL within 72 hours of collection. | ||||
| Rejection Criteria: |
Specimens will be rejected if received under these conditions: Ambient temperature. Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms. An additional processing fee will be billed for all mixed cultures. Specimens not received in the correct temperature ranges stated under "Temperature and Stability" will be rejected. |
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| Expected Results: | |||||
| Negative, Positive, Negative with contaminants, Positive with contaminants. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Identification of AFB isolates is billed by individual tests performed. A processing fee will be billed for all organisms submitted that are not in pure culture, as indicated under Unacceptable Conditions. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| AFB smear, Acid fast bacillus, TB smear | |||||
