Culture, Acid Fast Bacilli
- Test Code
- CM100
- Results:
- 8 Weeks.
- Specimen
- Urine, CSF, sputum, or tissue in sterile container or Copan swab (without contact with gel).
- Test Description
- Mycobacterial culture and acid fast staining only.
Use this test when a mycobacterial infection of fluid/tissue is suspected.
Interferences: Antimicrobials.