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Test Code LAB266 AFB SMEAR ONLY, OTHER

Important Note

AFB Smear must be ordered in conjunction with AFB Culture.

STAT AFB smear requests on Respiratory samples will be performed within 24 hours from the time of specimen receipt.

STAT AFB smear requests on Non-Respiratory samples will require pathology approval.

This test is subject to reflex testing, see Laboratory Reflex Testing Policy, you have the option to decline reflex testing if you believe it is not medically necessary. For a first time positive AFB smear a M. tuberculosis PCR will be performed.

Additional Codes

Orderable Codes:

Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Order LOINC
LAB266 AFSM FAH5115 58944-0

Result Component(s):

Reporting Name Epic Code Atlas Code Mayo Access ID Result LOINC
AFB Smear Result 12301009270 AF FAH5070 48767-8

 

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol
Sterile Container *Sputum

Refrigerate

 5 mL 5 mL 3 mL
Sterile Container Aspirate

Refrigerate

 N/A N/A N/A
Sterile Container Respiratory Biopsy

Refrigerate

 N/A N/A N/A
Sterile Container Tissue

Refrigerate

 N/A N/A N/A

The sample must be received within 48 hours of collection.

Samples must be sealed in a leakproof container.

*Sputum: 3 first morning specimens on different days is recommended, however, 3 specimens collected 8 hours apart is acceptable as long as one specimen was collected as a first morning specimen. Due to the low sensitivity of the AFB smear, smear-only requests are not accepted.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday – Friday / 1 day / NOT available STAT

Method

Smear

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
AFB Smear                                                              87206

 

Instrumentation

Manual Method

Reference Range

Negative: No Acid Fast Bacilli seen/identified
Positive: Clinicians will be notified of all positive acid-fast bacilli seen.

Section

Microbiology-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes