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Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801 - Mission Health

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OutReach Client ServicePhone: (828) 213-5177Inpatient ServicePhone: (828) 213-0982<strong>Laboratory</strong> <strong>Services</strong>, <strong>Asheville</strong>, <strong>NC</strong> <strong>28801</strong>FAX: (828) 213-5170 FAX: (828) 213-0983Acid Fast Culture AFBC CPT CODE: 87116 87015Department: Microbiology Performed: Daily \ 1st & 2nd ShiftsTurn-Around Time:5 WeeksMethod:CultureComponents:Specimen DataSpec Type:Vol:OtherContainer:Misc/OtherMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:Frozen Specimens.Unacceptable Conditions:Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedSpecial Instructions:Must be collected & submitted in a sterile container. NOTIFICATION IS MADE AS SOON AS A CULTURE ISDETERMINED TO BE POSITIVE.Includes AFB Smear which is performed and billed separately.StabilityAmbient : 24 HoursRefrigerated: 72 HoursFrozen: UnacceptableSpec Type:Vol:Body Fluid3.0 mLContainer:Sterile CupMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:Frozen Specimens.Unacceptable Conditions:Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedSpecial Instructions:Must be collected & submitted in a sterile container. NOTIFICATION IS MADE AS SOON AS A CULTURE ISDETERMINED TO BE POSITIVE.Includes AFB Smear which is performed and billed separately.StabilityAmbient : 24 HoursRefrigerated: 72 HoursFrozen: UnacceptableSpec Type:Vol:Sputum3.0 mLContainer:Sterile CupMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:Frozen Specimens.Unacceptable Conditions:Transport Temperature:RefrigeratedSpecial Instructions:Must be collected & submitted in a sterile container. Please collect first morning sputum.NOTIFICATION IS MADE AS SOON AS A CULTURE IS DETERMINED TO BE POSITIVE.Includes AFB Smear which is performed and billed separately.StabilityAmbient : 24 HoursRefrigerated: 72 HoursFrozen: Unacceptable

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