Test ID: AFBST
CPT code: 87206
LOINC: 11545-1
Specimen Type: Sputum, bronch, fluids, tissue
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24 hrs, Pos results called
Instructions: Fresh Tissue; 1-3mL body fluid or lower respiratory secretions in
sterile container. Sample submitted on swabs are suboptimal for testing.
Text: Screen for Mycobacteria
Methodology: Fluorescent stain