Culture, AFB, Urine/Stool
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mike_rogers
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October 30, 2009 11:28 PM
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UNC Hospitals McLendon Clinical Laboratories 101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 |
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| Test ID | AFBUS | |
| Test Number | 9672 | |
| SMS Browse | Culture, AFB - Urine/Stool | |
| CPT Code(s) | 87117 | |
| Group/Individual Test | Individual | |
| Laboratory | Special Microbiology; 966-4059 | |
| Tube Station | 82 | |
| Specimen | Routine: | See Table Below |
| AFB Smear | No smear: all urines Smear: stool | |
| Availability | Routine: | Specimens received in lab by 8:00 Mon-Fri will have smear results by 17:00 the same day. |
| Turnaround Time | Cultures held for 8 weeks | |
| Reference Range | ||
| Comments | Deliver within 2 Hours of collection Stool: for evaluation of disseminated MAVC in HIV+ patients only Urine: early morning specimen for evaluation of renal TB | |
| Specimen Type or Site | Comments | Volume/Method of Collection | Transport Container |
| Stool | See comments above | 5-10mL(gm) | Sterile Cup |
| Urine | Smear not performed | 5-10mL | Sterile Cup |
Culture, AFB, Urine/Stool
