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ACID FAST CULTURE, urine (088-0089) Synonyms: AFB Culture, urine; TB Culture, urine CPT 4 Code: 87116 Test Order Mnemonic: C AUR Test Includes: Isolation of Mycobacterium species Lab: Mycobacteriology Request Form: Microbiology Collection: Complete first morning specimen for each of three consecutive days. Storage Instructions: Refrigerate Causes for Rejection: Insufficient quantity, 24-hour collection, submission of more than one specimen within a 24-hour time Availability: Samples are accepted 24 hours per day at the Microbiology Processing Laboratory, Room 5.137 McCullough. Turnaround Time: Cultures are held 6 weeks Specimen: Urine Volume: Up to 100 ml Container: Sterile container Revised 07/25/2008 by T. Friloux |
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