Synonyms
AFB; Acid Fast Bacili; Mycobacterial; Mycobacterium; MTB; TB
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB01592
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Refer to Quest TC 4554 and 30277 for specimen requirements.
Collection Instructions
Refer to Quest TC 4554 and 30277 for specimen requirements.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Included Tests
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex, PCR, Non-Respiratory, Mycobacteria Culture, Concentration and Acid-Fast Bacilli Stain.
CPT Codes
87206, 87116, 87556; 87015; 87149; 87118; 87153; 87190
Revised
09-27-22