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Test Code XAFBS Acid-Fast Smear for Mycobacterium

Additional Codes

LAB266

Methodology

Auramine-Rhodamine Stain

Performing Laboratory

State of Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Place specimen in a screw-capped, sterile container. Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature.

Reference Values

No acid-fast bacilli found

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday