Bacteriology, modified acid-fast stain

Code:

macft

Lab:

B

Days test started:

M-F

TAT:

2-5 d

Available for:

Food Animal
Companion 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

Test for Chlamydia spp. and Coxiella spp.