| Methodology: |
Auramine O Stain
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Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: 5-10 mL sputum or other respiratory specimens. Source of specimen is required.
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.
Pediatric Collection/Transport:
Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.
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.
Unacceptable Conditions: Nonrespiratory specimens or swabs from any sites.
Stability: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 2 weeks
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