Item | Value | ||||
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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