AFB Smear, only

Critical Value

Positive for AFB

Summary Test Name

AFB Smear, only

Container Microbiology

Specimen in sterile container or smear

Transport Time

Deliver to lab within 2 hours of collection

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Keep refrigerated until courier pickup

Specimen Stability

2 hours at room temperature

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml specimen

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Stat Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

If received by 0900 hours / Results available by 1600 hours

Reference Value

Negative for AFB

Test Results

Negative or positive for AFB

Additional Test Information

Simultaneous AFB Culture recommended