AFB Cytospin Stain

General Information

Lab Name

AFB Cytospin Stain

Lab Code

AFBCST

Epic Name

Direct Exam - Cytospin AFB Stain

Synonyms

Acid Fast, MAC, Mycobacteria, Rapid AFB Stain, TB, Tuberculosis

Components

Code Name
SDES Specimen Description
SREQ Special Requests
AFBSTN AFB Stain
RPT Report Status

Interpretation

Method

Fluorescent Microscopy

Reference Range

See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Bronchial Wash, Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Sputum

Collection

5-10 mL deep cough sputum, BAL, bronch wash.  Indicate if induced.

Handling Instructions

Transport within 30 minutes at room temperature or within 24 hrs at refrigerator temperature.
Note 1:  This stain is performed on specimens received 7 AM to noon at UW-MT and 9 AM to 2 PM at HMC . Specimens received before 7 AM (UW-MT) or 9 AM (HMC) will receive routine concentrated stain and culture (AFBHSC) only.
Note 2 :  AFB culture (AFBHSC) is also performed the next day on all AFBCST specimens at an additional charge; see AFBHSC.

Quantity

requested: 5-10 mL
minimum: 1 mL

Processing

Login both AFBCST and AFBHSC.  Specimen must be received within time frames specified in Note 1 above.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Microbiology (MC)

Performing Location(s)

HMC Microbiology
206-744-5858

325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

see above

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

87015, 87206

LOINC

53522-9