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Auramine O Stain
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#ExistPerformed>
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Sun-Sat
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#ExistReported>
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Within 24 hours
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#ExistCollect>Collect: 5-10 mL sputum or other respiratory specimens. Source of specimen is required.
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#ExistTransport>Transport: Specimen in a sterile, leak-proof container at 2-8°C. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistPedCollectTransport>Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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#ExistRemarks>Remarks: Studies have shown that an AFB stain without culture has a poor negative predictive value. An AFB culture request includes an AFB stain and has a much higher predictive value.
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#ExistConditions>Unacceptable Conditions: Nonrespiratory specimens or swabs from any sites.
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#ExistStability>Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks *ExistStability>
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