Culture, AFB (Acid-Fast Bacilli Culture & Stain)
| Specimen | Body Fluid |
| Container Type | Tall Yellow Top Tube
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| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Stability | 5 days |
| Report Available | 50-51 days, dependent upon growth |
| Reference Range | See patient report |
| Instructions | Do not freeze |
| Performing Lab | Quest Nichols Institute – San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Reference Lab Test Code: 4554 |
| CPT Code | 87015, 87116, 87206 |
