Test Code C AFB/Smr Acid Fast Bacilli Culture and Smear

Specimen Type

Respiratory, Body Fluid or Tissue

Sputum – First morning specimen preferred.

For Blood: See Mycobacterial Culture, Blood

Respiratory Specimen: 3.0 mL

Body Fluid: 2.0 mL

Sterile Container

No Swabs accepted

Specimen sent to RI Department of Health for Testing

Smear - 24-48 hours; Final Culture - 60 days

Routine Culture and Fluorochrome Smear.

Negative

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