ACID-FAST BACILLI SMEAR, AURAMINE - RHODAMINE FLUORESCENT STAIN

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: AFBAR
UPHSM LIS Test #: 505
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 1-2 DAYS
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume:
Temperature: Inpatient: Ambient, Reference facility: Refrigerate
Tube Type: see collection notes
Collection Info:
Specimen source is required.
Place specimen in a sterile screw capped container and forward promptly.
Swabs not acceptable.

Methods

Auramine-Rhodamine fluorescent stain

Clinical Utilities

Detection of Acid fast bacilli/mycobacteria

CPT Codes

87206

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative