Culture & Stain, Acid Fast Bacilli - SDL

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Culture & Stain, Acid Fast Bacilli

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Name: Culture & Stain, Acid Fast Bacilli

Code: 651

Sample Type: Swab (Mic)

Turnaround Time (TAT): 73 days

Preparation & Notes

Note: The culture takes six to ten weeks. "Respiratory specimens-sterile container (5-10 mls) Body Fluid-sterile container. All types of Tissue-sterile containers. Urine 50 ml, sterile container. / Collection of early-morning specimens or urine or sputum on each of three consecutive days is optimum."

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