| Test: |
Acid Fast Bacteria - culture |
| Suitable Sample: |
- Swab, fluid and/or fresh tissue
PLUS
Air-dried smear |
| Unsuitable Sample: |
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| Minimum Sample Size: |
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| Turnaround Time: |
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| Comments: |
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| Date Updated: |
1/08/2007 |
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| Abbreviations: |
SERUM = plain clotted sample (serum) tube |
| EDTA = potassium EDTA tube |
| LH = lithium heparin tube |
| FL = fluoride EDTA tube |
| CIT = trisodium citrate tube |
| N/A = not applicable/ available |