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Acid Fast Stain, Partial or Modified (for Nocardia sp.) : 0060325

Mnemonic: MS PAFS

Methodology:	Stain/Microscopic Exam
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Collect: Tissue, fluid, aspirate, or respiratory specimen. Specimen Preparation: Transport fluid or aspirate in sealed, sterile container. OR transport tissue in sterile container with moist gauze. Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval: By report
Note:	The partial acid fast provides presumptive identification of some actinomycetes (Nocardia sp., Gordonia sp., etc.).
CPT Code(s):	87206

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