| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test name | AFB Culture, Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Turn around times | Up to 7 weeks | ||||
| In House Availability | Daily, day shift | ||||
| Performed by | Microbiology | ||||
| Normal range | No AFB isolated | ||||
| Container type | Urine cup or sterile container | ||||
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| Collection Instructions | Sputum: Collect 3 separate sputum samples in 8-12 hour intervals, including at least one early morning sample. Sputum samples collected < 8 hours apart are pooled & tested as a single specimen. |
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| Sample type | Sputum, BAL or bronchial wash |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667