Acid Fast Stain (AFBST) |
EPIC Test Name
Acid Fast StainEPIC Code
LAB266Specimen Requirements
Stool | |
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Minimum Volume: | 0.1mL |
Collection: | Collect using standard procedures. |
Transport: | Room Temperature |
Container: | Sterile container |
Notes: | Available for stool only. Not STAT. |
Turnaround Time
Specimen | Frequency |
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Stool | Daily |
Performed
Lab |
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Microbiology - Downtown |
Test Includes
Acid Fast Stain ONLY. No culture performed. |