Bacteriology, acid-fast stain for Mycobacterium spp.

Code:

afs

Lab:

B

Days test started:

M-F

TAT:

2-5 d

Available for:

Food Animal

Specimen Type/Volume

Affected tissue, lesion, fluid, exudate.

Shipping Information

1) Ship in insulated container with freezer packs. 2) Ship in slide mailer.

Collection Protocol

1) Collect into a leakproof sterile container - refrigerate immediately. 2) Make impression smear and air dry - store at room temperature. When making impression smears label each slide individually with respect to site sampled. Do NOT label slide mailer.

Additional Information

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