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HelpTest Code AFS Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Smear, Direct
Performing Laboratory
MaineGeneral Medical Center
Reference Values
No acid-fast bacilli seen (Direct Smear)
Methodology
Note: This test is performed at MaineGeneral Medical Center only if the patient has been placed in a tuberculosis (TB) isolation room due to high risk and/or symptoms of TB.
Specimen Requirements
It is strongly advised to have the assistance of respiratory therapy for specimen collection.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87206