| Methodology: |
Concentration/Modified Acid-Fast Stain
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Stool or gastric fluids. Preserve stool in 10% formalin. (ARUP Supply #16355). Gastric fluids should be submitted unpreserved (ARUP Supply #40910).
Transport: Stool in 10% formalin at 20-25°C. Gastric fluids in clean, leak-proof container at 2-8°C.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
Unacceptable Conditions: Samples other then stool or gastric fluids. For respiratory samples (BAL or Sputum) contact technical section for guidance on alternative testing.
Stability: Preserved in formalin: Ambient: 9 months; Refrigerated: 9 months; Frozen: Unacceptable
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